Adoption Act 1988
Responsible Minister
Minister for Child Protection: Gazette 22.3.2018 p1256
Minister for Education and Child Development: Gazette 21.10.2011 p4289
Minister for Families and Communities: Gazette 5.3.2004 p658
Social Justice: Gazette 18.4.2002 p1594
| Version | Format | |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Authorised PDF 186kb | RTF 299kb |
| Historical 05.07.2018 - 14.12.2018 | Authorised PDF 164kb | RTF 265kb |
| Historical 18.12.2017 - 04.07.2018 | Authorised PDF 166kb | RTF 264kb |
| Historical 17.02.2017 - 17.12.2017 | Authorised PDF 156kb | RTF 252kb |
| Historical 01.01.2017 - 16.02.2017 | Authorised PDF 150kb | RTF 248kb |
| Historical 11.07.2013 - 31.12.2016 | Authorised PDF 134kb | RTF 209kb |
| Historical 01.02.2010 - 10.07.2013 | Authorised PDF 130kb | RTF 204kb |
| Historical 01.07.2006 - 31.01.2010 | Authorised PDF 130kb | RTF 204kb |
| Historical 05.10.1997 - 30.06.2006 | Authorised PDF 127kb | RTF 199kb |
| Historical 06.03.1995 - 04.10.1997 | PDF 604kb |
Past and Future Operation
The legislative history at the back of the Act provides detail about the past and future operation of the Act.
Subordinate Legislation
Regulations
- Adoption (Fees) Regulations 2018—ceased
- Adoption (Fees) Regulations 2019—ceased
- Adoption (Fees) Revocation Regulations 2020
- Adoption (General) Regulations 2018
- Adoption Regulations 1989—ceased
- Adoption Regulations 2004—ceased
Notices 1976+
| Section | Reference |
|---|---|
| s 11(4) | Gazette 26.9.2019 p3344 |