What does it mean to be an Aboriginal child when it comes to adoption?
Recent NSWCA decision expands the definition of ‘Aboriginal child’.
By Nicholas Martin - 5 min read
Parenting during a pandemic: best interests of the child remain paramount
With COVID-19 adding an extra complication to the lives of many families, how are families to approach their family law issues during this time ?
By Alexandra McCosker - 6 min read
Children’s Guardian Act 2019: an historic step to an integrated child safe scheme in NSW
The Children’s Guardian Act 2019, which commences 1 March, brings all the functions of the Children’s Guardian together under one Act.
By Sharminie Niles - 6 min read
What does it mean to be a parent? High Court delivers clarity in sperm donor case
Can a sperm donor be a legal parent ? Our expert, DR FELICITY BELL, takes a closer look at the High Court’s landmark decision.
By Dr Felicity Bell - 8 min read
Is this the future of family law? Overview of the ALRC Report
Concerned about the future of family law but haven’t got around to reading the ALRC’s 580+ page report? DR FELICITY BELL provides an overview of…
By Dr Felicity Bell - 8 min read
Family arbitration: What it is and how to use it
With the family law system in crisis JUDGE JOE HARMAN of the Federal Circuit Court discusses the merits of family arbitration.
By Judge Joe Harman - 7 min read
NSW stamp duty exemption now available in family law arbitration
Did you know you can get a NSW stamp duty exemption in family law arbitration? ANTONELLA SANDERSON explains the reforms making arbitration all the more…
By Antonella Sanderson - 6 min read
First judicial consideration of family law property arbitration reforms
Braddon & Braddon is the first judicial clarification of when a family law property arbitral award can be reviewed, or registration opposed. By MATTHEW SHEPHERD.
By Matthew Shepherd - 6 min read
The NSW Working With Children scheme, five years on
Working With Children laws reformed in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse . By SHARMINIE NILES.
By Sharminie Niles - 6 min read
Court of Appeal reins in generous family provision decisions in 2017
Family provision cases involve careful exercise of judicial discretion. Reasonable minds can, and do, differ. By MICHELLE PAINTER SC.
By Michelle Painter SC - 8 min read
Re: Kelvin – a turning point for gender dysphoria cases in Australia
In Re: Kelvin, the applicant urged the Court to dispense with the need for transgender children to obtain court authorisation for commencing ‘stage 2’ medical treatment…
By Michelle Painter SC and Surya Palaniappan - 6 min read