Families and Marriage Publications

In November 2016, the department sought views on ongoing professional development (OPD) requirements and the Guidelines on conflict of interest and benefit to business for Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants. Submissions received by the department are available, unless provided in confidence.

The consultation paper invited public comment on an exposure draft of proposed legislative amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 to address direct cross-examination of parties in family law proceedings involving family violence.

On 9 December 2016, the Attorney-General released an exposure draft and paper on the Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill for public consultation. The following submissions were received by the department in response to the consultation.

Draft Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill.  Proposed amendments of the Family Law Act 1975 relating to family violence.

Currently, families experiencing violence and conflict are often required to engage with multiple courts to address their legal needs. These proposed changes are intended to reduce the need for some families to navigate both the state/territory and federal court systems.

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Bengali (Bengla) version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Croatian version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Dari version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Japanese version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Khmer version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Macedonian version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Persian (Farsi) version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Punjabi version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Russian version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Serbian version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Sinhalese version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Turkish version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Ukrainian version]

Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Urdu version]

This publication has been prepared by the Attorney-General’s Department with the assistance of Professor Richard Chisholm AM. It is a practical resource to assist parents with drafting parenting orders.