Section 70H — Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)

Effect of registration—general

An overseas child order registered in a court under section 70G has the same force and effect as if it were an order made by that court under this Part.

Note: Division 4 of Part XIIIAA (International protection of children) may affect the operation of a registered overseas child order.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 70D — Registration of orders in a particular State
s 70E — Effect of registration
s 70G — Registration of orders
s 70J — Effect of registration on exercise of jurisdiction
s 70K — Cancellation of registration if Subdivision C parenting order made
s 70L — Relationship between Australian orders and registered overseas child orders

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