New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated Regulations(cf SCR Part 73, rule 15)
(1) Notice must be given to the Secretary of any application for the discharge of an adoption order, declaration of validity, declaration that an adoption is not recognised or an order terminating a legal relationship.
(2) The Supreme Court must not determine any application referred to in subrule (1) unless the Secretary has had a reasonable opportunity to become a party to the proceedings.
(3) Despite subrule (2), the Supreme Court may determine an application referred to in subrule (1) without the Secretary having a reasonable opportunity to become a party to the proceedings if the Court considers it necessary in the circumstances.