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Adoptions
Our registry is responsible for the registration of adoptions that take place in Queensland. The information in this section will assist you if you are:- adopted and need to obtain a birth certificate
- wanting to find out about adopting a child.
How do I adopt a child?
If you want to adopt a child in Queensland, you need to contact the Department of Child Safety. Refer to the links below for contact details for equivalent departments in other states and territories.
| Australian Capital Territory | Tasmania |
| New South Wales | Victoria |
| Northern Territory | Western Australia |
| South Australia | Federal adoption and resources |
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