NEWS & EVENTS

Yesterday, on 5 December 2019, The Honourable Christian Porter, Commonwealth Attorney-General, announced he will be introducing the bill to merge the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia into Parliament. In a media release entitled "Court reforms to deliver better outcomes for families", it was said that the merger will help reduce delays and backlogs in the family law courts and remove the unnecessary confusion, duplication and additional costs that have plagu

On 20 June 2019 the ALRC published the 'Family Law - Summary of Tell Us Your Story Responses'. (Copyright Keri liwi via www.unsplash.com <https://unsplash.com/photos/iQwJ8DGUT3U>). As part of the Family Law Inquiry, the ALRC established the Tell Us Your Story project — an online submission portal where individuals were encouraged to anonymously share personal stories of their experiences with the family law system. The note provides aggregated data regarding the number and na

Thursday, 27 June 2019 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Chief Justice Conference Room, Commonwealth Law Courts, Level 14, 305 William Street. We invite you to join the VFLPN to learn about the intersections between the Child Protection and Family Law jurisdictions. This forum will feature a presentation from our keynote speaker, Samantha Davis, the co-located Child Protection Principal Practice Adviser - Family Law Liaison, who will talk to Child Protections processes of investigation a

A few weeks ago the VFLPN hosted the 'High Conflict in Family Law - Good Practice Forum 2019'! This forum focused on a theme of family violence and featured presentations from No to Violence and Women's Legal Service, as well as workshops on self-care and networking activities. Check out some photos from the day! On Wednesday May 8 the POP Managers’ group along with the team from Victorian Family Law Pathways held its annual forum. Joined by colleagues from Albury/Wodonga, Gi

The Victorian Parenting Orders and PSCOP Managers Group invites you to the High Conflict in Family Law - Good Practice Forum 2019 on 8 May 2019 9:30am - 4:30pm Registration General Admission - High Conflict in Family Law - Good Practice Forum - $50 Sponsored by the Victorian Family Law Pathways Network, the High Conflict in Family Law - Good Practice Forum 2019 is designed for workers assisting change with family members who have been referred by a Court Order to a Parenting

On 11 April 2019, the Australian Law Reform Commission published its completed review of the family law system. This is the first comprehensive review into the family law system since the commencement of the Family Law Act in 1976. The Final Report contains 60 recommendations that aim to make necessary reforms to ensure the family law system meets the contemporary needs of families, and effectively addresses family violence and child abuse. The final report and summary report

Australians affected by domestic and family violence now have access to a new national website offering comprehensive and trusted legal information, to inform them about their legal rights, and where to get help. Last month, National Legal Aid launched 'Family Violence Law Help', its new website for people affected by domestic and family violence. It is funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department. The website offers valuable information about: Domestic and family

The Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Act 2018 (the Act) commenced on the 11th March 2019, and will apply from the 11th September 2019. Ban on Personal Cross Examination The Act bans personal cross-examination in family law proceedings involving allegations of family violence in specific circumstances. Where possible, a legal representative is to conduct the cross-examination, and it is intended that legal aid would be available where a p