Families and Marriage Publications

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.

A full list of Family Law Council members, dating back to November 1976.

The Final Report to the Attorney-General, delivered on 30 June 2016, focused on terms three, four and five of the reference. The report concentrates on opportunities to enhance collaboration and information sharing within the family law system as well as other support services such as child protection, mental health, family violence, drug and alcohol, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and migrant services.

In 2016, KPMG was engaged to provide advice and assist in identifying how the future needs of the Australian community for family law services (FLS) can be best met over the long term and in a sustainable way.