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List of laboratories and nominated reporters
A parentage testing procedure must be performed at a laboratory accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA). Download the list of laboratories and nominated reporters currently accredited by NATA.
Improving the visibility of superannuation assets in family law proceedings
2018 announcement that the Australian Taxation Office will be authorised to provide superannuation information directly to the courts to speed up the time it takes to resolve family law disputes.
Specialist Domestic Violence Units and Health Justice Partnerships
2018 announcement of funding for Commonwealth-funded specialist domestic violence units and health justice partnerships across Australia, and expand them to provide integrated financial advice, counselling and literacy services to women.
Lawyer-assisted family law property mediation – Legal Aid Commission pilots
2018 announcement of new funding for Legal Aid Commissions in each state and territory to conduct a two year trial of lawyer-assisted mediation to help families divide their property after separation.
Small claims property pilots – federal family courts
2018 announcement of new funding to conduct a two year trial of a simpler and faster process for dividing property between separated couples.
Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties Scheme
2018 announcement of a Bill to protect victims of family violence by banning direct cross-examination in certain circumstances, and require that cross-examination instead be conducted by a legal representative.
Family Law Property Mediation – Family Relationship Centres
2018 announcement of funding for Family Relationship Centres across Australia to provide mediation services to families to help them reach agreements about splitting their property after separation.
The sharing of experts' reports between the child protection system and the family law system
In May 2013, Professor Chisholm reviewed the sharing of experts' reports between the child protection system and the family law system. A taskforce comprising representatives from key stakeholder groups assisted with the preparation of this report, which was published in March 2014.
Information-sharing in family law and child protection—Enhancing collaboration
In March 2013, this paper was published. The aim was to find ways to ensure that information relevant to decisions about children is appropriately shared between the family law system, the state and territory child protection system, and the legal aid commissions and independent children's lawyers.
De facto property regime frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Commonwealth laws for the division of property for people in de facto relationships that break down.