Letters of Advice
The following are Letters of Advice that the Family Law Council have received:
Letter of Advice on the 'Child Paramountcy Principle' in the Family Law Act 1975
This final letter of advice on the 'Child Paramountcy Principle' in the Family Law Act 1975 was provided to the Attorney-General on 17 January 2006
Final Joint Letter of Advice on immunity for family counsellors and family dispute practitioners under the Family Law Act 1975
This joint Letter of Advice by the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council and the Family Law Council on the requirement for immunity for family counsellors and family dispute resolution practitioners under the Family Law Act 1975 was provided to the Attorney-General on 15 November 2005.
Review of binding financial agreements provisions in Parts VIII and VIIIA of the Family Law Act 1975
On 5 November 2004 Council dispatched a letter of advice to the Attorney-General which reviews the binding financial agreements provisions in Parts VIII and VIIIA of the Family Law Act 1975. (November 2004).
Violence - Division 11 of the Family Law Act 1975
The Family Law Council provided this letter of advice to the Attorney-General on 17 November 2004. The letter of advice makes recommendations intended to simplify and improve the operation of the provisions in Division 11 in Part VII of the Act. (November 2004).
Violence and Property Proceedings
To propose a reform to Part VIII of the Family Law Act 1975. (August 2001) - Part 1 and Part 2.
Parenting Plans
National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council's Advice on Parenting Plans (March 2000) - Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Guidelines for Legal Assistance
Commonwealth priorities and guidelines for legal assistance in respect of matter arising under Commonwealth law. (August 1999).
Part VIII of the Family Law Act
Part VIII of the Family Law Act: Principles and Objects (March 1999).
Transfer of Services to FACS
Advice on the Transfer of the Family Services Program. (October 1998).
Primary Dispute Resolution Services in Australia
Primary Dispute Resolution Services in Australia (May 1998) - Parts 1,2 and 3.
Family Court in Alice Springs
Family Court in Alice Springs (August 1998).
ALRC Issues Paper 22
ALRC Issues Paper Number 22 (August 1998) - Part 1 and Part 2.
Civil and Religious Divorce
Civil and Religious Divorce (August 1998) - Part 1 and Part 2.
Step-Parent Adoptions
Letter concerning Step-parent Adoption. (May 1998).
Legal Aid Guidelines
Letter regarding Legal Aid Guidelines. (March 1998).
Arbitration in Family Law
Letter regarding arbitration in family law (March 1998)