Tag: Adoption
Burney promises shorter wait for foster carers
The New South Wales Community Services Minister Linda Burney says people wanting to become foster carers will not have to wait as long in the future with the introduction of an online registration system.[MORE]
NSW passes new IVF adoption laws
People undergoing IVF treatment in New South Wales will no longer be barred from applying to adopt a child, under new laws passed by State Parliament.[MORE]
Adoption applications double in NSW: Govt
Adoption applications have doubled in the last two months in New South Wales.[MORE]
Madonna-Ritchie splits shocks David Banda's father
Madonna and Guy Ritchie's divorce confirmation shocks their adopted son's biological father.[MORE]
Jolie hints at future adoption
Mother-of-six Angelina Jolie admits she and Brad Pitt are considering adopting again.[MORE]
Oppn wants CMC to probe alleged illegal adoptions
The Qld Oppn wants the CMC to investigate the Govt's handling of allegations of illegal Indian adoptions.[MORE]
Push for probe of SA adoption rate
Family First wants a review of SA adoption laws because it is so hard to adopt.[MORE]
No proof adopted Indian girl was kidnapped: Qld Govt
The Queensland Government says there is still no evidence an adopted girl was stolen by child traffickers in India.[MORE]
Adoptive parents of 'kidnapped' children may face legal action
Australian adoptive parents of some children from India have been warned they may face legal action to keep their child.[MORE]
Qld Govt still awaiting proof of Indian adoption racket
The Queensland Government says there is no proof yet of an Indian adoption racket affecting a Queensland family.[MORE]
Tas adoptions cleared
An audit of Tasmania's adoption records has revealed no children have been adopted from the Indian agency at the centre of international investigations into child stealing.[MORE]
Tasmania clear in Indian adoption scandal
An audit of Tasmanias adoption records has revealed no children have been adopted from India using an agency at the centre of child stealing allegations.[MORE]
Qld Govt investigates adoption after kidnapping claim
The Qld Govt says it is investigating the case of an Indian child who may have been stolen and sold for adoption.[MORE]
Tasmania checks overseas adoptions
The State Government is investigating whether Tasmanians have been caught up in an adoption racket involving the kidnapping of Indian children.[MORE]
Qld child trafficking 'not possible' under new laws
A Qld adoption group says there is no way child trafficking could happen under the current inter-country adoption system.[MORE]
Govt to investigate stolen children claims
Government to investigate claims that Indian children are being stolen and sold for adoption in Australia.[MORE]
New Govt agreement aims to reduce adoption barriers
A new agreement has been signed which the Federal Government says will make overseas adoptions easier.[MORE]
No adoption rights for same-sex couples: Bligh
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says same-sex couples will not be allowed to adopt children under proposed new laws.[MORE]
Proposed adoption law changes too little too late: Opposition
The State Opposition says talk of changes to Queensland's adoption laws is too little too late for many families.[MORE]
NSW Govt to ease adoption laws
The New South Wales Government is promising to make it easier and less costly for foster parents and step parents to adopt children in their care.[MORE]
Surrogacy change backs biological parents
A bill to recognise the biological parents of a child born to a surrogate mother has passed the Upper House of the South Australian Parliament in a conscience vote.[MORE]
Malawi approves Madonna adoption bid
Malawi finally approves Madonna's adoption bid for three-year-old David Banda.[MORE]
Madonna likens adoption struggle to childbirth
Pop singer Madonna has likened her adoption struggle in Malawi to childbirth.[MORE]
Thousands likely orphaned by China's quake
The massive earthquake that struck south-west China last week may have orphaned thousands of children.[MORE]
Madonna's adoption hearing postponed again
Malawi's High Court again delays its final decision on Madonna's adoption bid.[MORE]
