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Adoption Amendment Bill
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This bill makes temporary amendments to the Adoption Act 1955 with the aim of preventing harm to children and young people adopted overseas and brought to New Zealand to live.MP in charge
Hon Nicole McKeeBill No.206-1
54Parliament
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Assented on 16 Sep 2025
Act: Adoption Amendment Act 2025
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The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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