Latest family law News

UN experts criticise advancement of law restricting gender identity and expression: Kyrgyzstan
Southern Cross University climbs into the world’s top 300 for sustainable development impact
Relationship property law needs urgent reform – researchers
Bill To Slash Tax Red Tape Tabled
Family law litigator becomes new Magistrate of WA Family Court
New Migration Hub opens in Parramatta to improve access to justice in Western Sydney
Inadequate support to Legal Aid imperils the rule of law
Shadow Special Envoy For Men And Boys
Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows
Press Conference – Parliament House, Canberra 25 March
Family violence protection orders can be a lifeline, but the system needs reforming
District Court Judges Appointed 20 March
Justice is the foundation of every right that women and girls are entitled to – CSW70 calls for action to close the justice gap
Family law specialist appointed as a Family Court magistrate
Queensland Government appoints new members to Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council
How should Australia handle ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging the courts? A former magistrate explains
Courts unite cross-sector leaders to strengthen response to family violence
Low-cost online tool ‘amica’ assists more than 17,000 couples in separation matters
Family Court marks 50 years since its historic commencement
Questions without notice – Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
Dedicated Family Violence Court Opens In Geelong
Practice and procedure update: Applications for Review of Registrar decisions in family law
More funding to steer Northern Territory boys away from violence
New resources to help children whose parents are separating and involved in court proceedings
Young People And Law: Are ‘adult Crime, Adult Time’ Policies Working?
New Brisbane Court Dog Helps Reduce Stress During Court Proceedings
Appointments highlight career pathway through Courts to judicial office
New powers to waive social security debts for victim-survivors of coercive control
Independent review of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021
Deputy Chief Justice McClelland AO, Ms Hayley Foster and Mr David Mandel provide a family law perspective at the Ending Coercive Control…
Major funding boost for SA domestic, family and sexual violence programs
From the Commissioner: How community legal centres make a difference
You Are Always Welcome At Hawkesbury Library Service
Is It Tough Love – or Workplace Bullying? 5 Red Flags, According to a Lawyer
Thriving In Safe Space
Consultation on accreditation of Children’s Contact Services
New research shows how courts, banks, and Centrelink can facilitate financial abuse
New research finds financial abuse can be perpetrated in unmonitored ways
Help Prevent Elder Abuse
Family law changes will better protect domestic violence victims – and their pets
Landmark Family Law Reforms Commence
Family Court Judges Appointed
Appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Conversation: ‘They’re meant to help and did the complete opposite’: many children feel silenced by family courts
FCFCOA Judicial Officers appointed to Family Law Council
‘They’re meant to help and did the complete opposite’: many children feel silenced by family courts
Private practitioners punch above weight in support of access to justice
Measures to help victim-survivors of family violence safely navigate separation