❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks about the reasons, consultation process, and resolution of concerns related to the Adoption Amendment Regulations 2026. The question seeks transparency and accountability regarding the regulatory changes.

I refer to theAdoption Amendment Regulations 2026, and I ask:(a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations;(b) who was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised;(c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns;(d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns;(e) in reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and(f) if no to (e), why not? I refer to theAdoption Amendment Regulations 2026, and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?