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New Zealand Introduces Legislation to Permanently Close Overseas Adoption Loopholes

7 May 2026 1:00 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Government has introduced the Overseas Adoptions Legislation Bill to permanently close loopholes that allowed international adoptees to enter unsafe homes. The new laws establish strict citizenship and immigration pathways to ensure child safety and prevent exploitation.

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