New South Wales Consolidated Acts

ADOPTION ACT 2000 - SECT 42

42 Expression of interest in adopting a child

(1) One person, or a couple, may submit to the Secretary, or principal officer of an adoption service provider accredited to accept applications to adopt, an expression of interest in--

(a) being approved as suitable to adopt a child (whether a citizen or non-citizen), and

(b) being selected, in a manner determined by the Secretary or principal officer, to adopt a child.

(2) A submission of an expression of interest may be made only if the person or each person is resident or domiciled in the State.