Families and Marriage Publications

In response to terms of reference endorsed by the Attorney-General, the Council considered how to protect victims of family violence, including children, in the family law system.

In response to terms of reference endorsed by the Attorney-General, the Council considered the benefits of a family law system that actively supports the safety and wellbeing of children, and provides them with opportunities to be accurately heard in terms of achieving safe outcomes.

In response to terms of reference endorsed by the Attorney-General, the Council considered options and avenues for making the family law system more accessible and equitable for separating families.

The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) (the Amendment Act) makes changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Family Law Act). This affects family law professionals and users of the family law system.

Australian Government response to the report of the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee on the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024.

This fact sheet provides separating couples with information on amendments in the Family Law Amendment Act 2024. It explains the changes to the legal framework for resolving the property and financial aspects of relationship breakdown.

Minutes from the Family Law Council’s meeting held on 9-10 September 2024 in Melbourne.

Minutes from the Family Law Council’s meeting held on 30 September 2024 in Canberra.

Annual Report of the Family Law Council for the period of 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

In response to terms of reference endorsed by the Attorney-General, the Council considered how family violence is taken into account by the Australian family court takes family violence into account, in cases brought under the Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations 1986. These regulations implement the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction) (the ‘Hague Convention’).

Minutes from the Family Law Council’s meeting held on 7-8 March 2024 in Canberra.

Minutes from the Family Law Council’s meeting held on 6-7 June 2024 in Sydney.

This fact sheet has practical information on the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction to support legal practitioners in international child abduction matters.

What to consider when making a parenting plan, including who can make a parenting plan, what it can include, and the need to prioritise the best interests of the child.

Young people have unique experiences of coercive control and these fact sheets are designed to assist them to identify coercive control and know where to seek help if needed.

Young people have unique experiences of coercive control and these fact sheets are designed to assist them to identify coercive control and know where to seek help if needed.

In June 2024, Mr Andrew Metcalfe AO completed the final report of the review of the Family Relationships Services Program (FRSP).

This FAQ document provides parents with information on the 2024 changes to the Family Law Act. It outlines key changes that you should be aware of when agreeing to arrangements for your child or when asking the court to make parenting orders under the new laws.

This statement certifies that the Abuse of Older People Awareness Campaign complies with the Australian Government Guidelines on Information and Advertising Campaigns by non-corporate Commonwealth entities.

This submission responds to the Family Law Amendment (No.2) Bill 2023 consultation run by the Attorney-General's Department. It mainly focuses on those areas that overlap with the Family Law Council's terms of reference. The Family Law Council made the submission on 10 November 2023.