Families and marriage
We help to deliver a supportive and accessible family law system. We also provide guidance about getting married in Australia and information for marriage celebrants
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Getting married in Australia
Find out who can get married in Australia, and what you need to do before and after you get married.

Children and family law
The Family Law Act 1975 focuses on the rights of children and the responsibilities that each parent has towards their children.

International parental child abduction
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is the main international agreement that covers international parental child abduction.