Morning report. 1995-07-06, ILLEGAL ADOPTION OF FIJIAN CHILDREN

Year: 1995
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Year: 1995
Reference: 23022
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The Social Welfare Department is trying to stop New Zealand couples from attempting to illegally adopt Fijian children. The ready availability of Fijian children for adoption and the length of time the official process takes may be encouraging couples to break the law, as Maria Slade reports. Comment from Adoptions manager Mary Iwanek.