Independent commentary and submissions examining Australia’s family law system, court processes, policy failures, and proposals for reform.
The Family Law Inquiry made its final report, which is all about child support, in late October 2021. Child Support Australia made a number of recommendations and gave evidence to the Joint Committee. Here is a link to the First … Read More
The truth about family reports and the people who write them Family law proceedings in Australia often include a request or requirement by the Court for a family report to be written. Let’s explore what this involves. If you have … Read More
Fathers are important and so are men generally. Since the dawn of humankind, over countless generations, men and women have been raising children together. Humanity’s success, the rise of civilisation, has relied on good parenting from fathers and mothers equally. … Read More
The Australian Government’s reforms of the family law system are not going well. The 2018 discussion paper is a forerunner to the final report. It uses the term “family violence” 775 times, while mentioning “shared care” only twice, and making … Read More
These two submissions relate to the discussion paper released on 2 October 2018. Also see our critique of the Family Law System Review. Submission by Andrew Lancaster Background: I am a former government policy analyst, strategist and advisor, working for the Industry Department … Read More
Examples of parenting plans, consent orders and parenting orders are available here for your information. [mashshare] The samples / templates may be useful if you are a separated parent and involved in discussions, formal mediation or Family Court of Australia proceedings over the … Read More