3.118 The Court can require the Secretary to investigate circumstances under which ‘the the application is and provide a report to the court.126 The Court can make a made’ discharge order if, after considering the report, it is satisfied that the adoption order should be discharged and this would promote the and interests of the ‘welfare child’.127 Interaction of adoption law with other laws 3.119 Other laws are relevant to adoption in Victoria. These include: the CYF Act (discussed at [3.29]) • the Family Law Act (discussed at • [3.34]) the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities 2006 • (Vic) the Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1996 • (Vic) the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (Vic) • the Status of Children Act 1974 (Vic). • 3.120 The next chapter discusses how the CYF Act intersects with the Adoption Act. 3.121 The relevance of the Family Law Act is discussed further in Chapter 7. 3.122 Relevant rights in the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities are mentioned in a number of chapters. 3.123 The Births, Deaths and Marriages Act is relevant to the birth certificates of adopted people, which are discussed in Chapter 8. Other bodies involved in adoption 3.124 This chapter has referred to agencies involved in adoption that have responsibilities under the Adoption Act: DHHS • approved agencies • the County Court • VCAT • BDM. • 3.125 A number of other organisations are involved in adoption in Victoria. They provide post-adoption support, assist people affected by adoption and advocate on their behalf (see Chapter 9). The Commission is aware of these strong organisations’ interest in the review. It looks forward to their input during the Commission’s submission and consultation processes.
3.118 The Court can require the Secretary to investigate ‘the circumstances under which the application is made’ and provide a report to the court.126 The Court can make a discharge order if, after considering the report, it is satisfied that the adoption order should be discharged and this would promote the ‘welfare and interests of the child’.127 Interaction of adoption law with other laws 3.119 Other laws are relevant to adoption in Victoria. These include: • the CYF Act (discussed at [3.29]) • the Family Law Act (discussed at [3.34]) • the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities 2006 (Vic) • the Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1996 (Vic) • the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (Vic) • the Status of Children Act 1974 (Vic). 3.120 The next chapter discusses how the CYF Act intersects with the Adoption Act. 3.121 The relevance of the Family Law Act is discussed further in Chapter 7. 3.122 Relevant rights in the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities are mentioned in a number of chapters. 3.123 The Births, Deaths and Marriages Act is relevant to the birth certificates of adopted people, which are discussed in Chapter 8. Other bodies involved in adoption 3.124 This chapter has referred to agencies involved in adoption that have responsibilities under the Adoption Act: • DHHS • approved agencies • the County Court • VCAT • BDM. 3.125 A number of other organisations are involved in adoption in Victoria. They provide post-adoption support, assist people affected by adoption and advocate on their behalf (see Chapter 9). The Commission is aware of these organisations’ strong interest in the Commission’s review. It looks forward to their input during the submission and consultation processes.