36.2.3 Illegitimate and adoptive relationships - S19(13)

Illegitimate and adoptive relationships, and those which are traced through illegitimate or adoptive relationships, are included by force of S19(13). 'Adoption' is defined in S4(1) as meaning adoption under a law of a State or Territory or of a foreign country. It does not extend to informal arrangements or foster care arrangements.

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