The New Zealand Adoption Act 1955 is an outdated piece of legislation
that no longer reflects the needs of children requiring care outside
their family. To date the New Zealand government through its Minister
for Justice has consistently ignored requests and cries for it to reform
this archaic legislation. There have been various parties lobbying for
change, dating back to 1979; and in recent times, the request for an
Inquiry to look into the way this legislation has impacted the families
of those it was directed at, and how it still impacts the lives of those
involved.
We, the undersigned, call upon the government of New Zealand to immediately call an Inquiry similar to that which was enacted in Australia and use this Inquiry to overhaul and reform this outdated law.
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We, the undersigned, call upon the government of New Zealand to immediately call an Inquiry similar to that which was enacted in Australia and use this Inquiry to overhaul and reform this outdated law.
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