Publications

Below are links to publications about intercountry adoption.

Hague Convention

Australia only facilitates overseas adoptions if the principles and standards of the Hague Convention can be met. Our partner countries don’t have to have signed the convention but must work within the key principles.

• Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Adoption Australia Report

Adoptions Australia reports are available on the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) website. The reports include the latest Australian adoption data, including trends back to 1989-90.

• AIHW adoptions publications