Discussions and Consultation
The following is a list of Discussion and Consultation papers
Arbitration Discussion Paper
The Family Law Council discussion paper The answer from an Oracle: Arbitrating family law property and financial matters was released on 1 June 2007. The paper discusses the potential advantages and disadvantages of arbitration and methods by which use of arbitration for family law property and financial matters might be encouraged.
Discussion Paper on Relocation
The Family Law Council released a discussion paper in February 2006 seeking comments from interested individuals and organisations about whether and how to change the law on relocation should be changed. Submissions have now closed.
Child Paramountcy Principle in the Family Law Act
The purpose of this Discussion Paper is to explain the existing provisions of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) and review how they have operated, having regard to the way they have been interpreted. (December 2004)
Civil Religious Divorce
The nature of the issue is discussed briefly in this paper. It has been the subject of debate over many years in many countries. In particular, the Australian Law Reform Commission (the ALRC) made recommendations about it in 1992. The Council provided a letter of advice on the subject to the Attorney-General on 30 June 1998. (October 2000)
Best Interest of the Child
Discussion Paper on the Best interest of the Child. (October 2000)
Violence and the Family Law Act
Discussion Paper on Violence and the Family Law Act (August 1998)
Principles and Minimum Standards
Discussion Paper on Principles and Minimum Standards (January 1998)
Parental Child Abduction Index
Discussion Paper on Parental Child Abduction (February 1997)