➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ:
Australia: If you want to adopt an Aussie child, move to NSW — or prepare to wait
Kidspot Australia – May 02, 2016
Adopting a child may be easier and quicker than you think – but only if you’re looking for an Australian child and you live in NSW. If you live in another state or are looking to adopt a child from overseas, you may be out of luck.
http://www.kidspot.com.au/parenting/real-life/in-the-news/if-you-want-to-adopt-an-aussie-child-move-to-nsw-or-prepare-to-wait