Which act addresses adoption in New South Wales and repeals earlier acts related to adoption and birth records?

• A. Adoption Act 2000 (NSW)
• B. Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995
• C. Adoption Information Act 1990
• D. Family Law Reform Act 1995

Answer: (A)

In New South Wales, adoption is governed by a single, modern statute that covers the whole process—from who can adopt and how consent is given to how birth information is handled. The Adoption Act 2000 (NSW) does exactly this: it provides the framework for adoption and, importantly, repeals the older laws related to adoption and birth records, replacing them with updated rules and procedures. This consolidation ensures a consistent, up-to-date approach to adoption across the state.

The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 mainly deals with the registration of vital events, not the adoption process itself. The Adoption Information Act 1990, while related in theme, does not function as the primary NSW statute for adoption. The Family Law Reform Act 1995 is a federal measure that influences family law more broadly, not the specific NSW adoption regime.