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I was Fostered, not Adopted. Can I Get My Records?
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Adoption Act 1984
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Local Government Act 1989
Health Services (Conciliation and Review) Act 1987
Medical Practice Act 1994
Ombudsman Act 1973
Public Records Act 1973
Public Sector Management and Employment Act 1998
Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003
Freedom of Information Regulations 2009
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998
Health Records Act 2001
Infertility Treatment Act 1995
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal - Key Decisions
Freedom of Information (Access Charges) Regulations 2004