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Adoptions Australia 2008-09

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08 February 2010During 2008-09, there were 441 adoptions across Australia (one more than in 2007-08): - 61% were intercountry adoptions, 15% were local and 24% were 'known' child adoptions - 71% of all intercountry adoptions were from China, South Korea, the Philippines and Ethiopia - 71% of adopted children were aged less than 5 years. This report contains comprehensive information relating to adoptions in Australia, including characteristics of adopted children, adoptive families and birth mothers.

 

Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeAPO Member, Government or Gov agency
CoverageAustralia, Worldwide
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/20362

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