by | Jun 12, 2025 | Submissions
The submission is number 121 on the Social Development Committee webpage. Submission to the South Australian Parliament’s Social Development Committee, Inquiry into the potential for a Human Rights Act for South Australia 26th February 2024 Adoptee Rights Australia...
by | May 13, 2025 | Adoptee Rights & Legislation
The Report: Human Rights of Adult Adoptees in South Australia, A Review of the Provisions of the Adoption Act 1988 (SA) An introduction by ARA Inc. Vice-President, Sharyn White, BPsych(Hons) Can the limitation of rights that adoption requires be justified? Adoption is...
by | Mar 21, 2025 | News & Media Releases, Royal Commission Into Adoption
Today marks the 12th Anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions. 🎥 You can view a recording of the Apology HERE📄And download the words of the Apology HERE The apology was one of 20 Recommendations made by the Senate Committee on Community Affairs Only a...
by | May 31, 2020 | Adoptee Rights & Legislation
Comparison by State Legislation State by State State Grounds for a discharge of adoption – Comparison by State Legislation ACT 1993 39L *the adoption order or any consent to the adoption was obtained by fraud, duress, or other improper means, or * 1 (b) there are...
by | May 31, 2020 | Adoptee Rights & Legislation
Comparison by State - the Adoption Gag Laws *Note – the definition of “child” in most of the Adoption Acts is someone who is either under 18 – or – an adopted person of any age. State Legislation Penalty Imprisonment ACT SECT 97 Australian Capital...