17   Conditions of accreditation

(cf AC Act s 11 (3))

(1)  Accreditation as an adoption service provider is subject to the following conditions:

(a)  conditions prescribed by this Act or the regulations,

(b)  conditions specified in the accreditation notice,

(c)  conditions imposed by the Director-General from time to time, under subsection (2) (b),

(d)  in the case of an adoption service provider accredited to provide intercountry adoption services—the condition that the adoption service provider must not be involved in fund raising, sponsorship or the sending of aid to any institution with which it has an intercountry adoption program.

(2)  The Director-General may by notice in writing given to the principal officer of an accredited adoption service provider:

(a)  revoke or vary any condition to which an accreditation is subject, or

(b)  attach new conditions to the accreditation.

Note. Chapter 10 provides for review of decisions about conditions.

(3)  Conditions that may be prescribed by the regulations include conditions relating to requirements to be observed, and facilities to be provided, by accredited adoption service providers, including conditions with respect to the qualifications and experience of persons who may act for or on behalf of such adoption service providers.