Adoption Act 1955

2A: Transitional, savings, and related provisions

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When you look at the Adoption Act 1955, you will see some special rules. These rules are called transitional, savings, and related provisions. They are set out in a part of the Act called Schedule 1AA and they work according to what they say.

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2ATransitional, savings, and related provisions

  1. The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1AA have effect according to their terms.

Notes
  • Section 2A: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Adoption Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 49).