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Family law: April 2026

Recent authority discussing the nuances of parenting risk, property restraint, wastage and international children.

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Family law: March 2026

The courts clarify preliminary judicial comments, access to court documents, the reach of personal protection orders and the evidence needed for significant costs awards.

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Family law: February 2026

From void financial agreements to anti‑suit disputes and unusual separation facts, recent judgments illustrate the breadth of issues shaping family law.

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Care and protection in NSW: celebrating 50 years of child representation

Child representation has evolved from a duty roster to specialised practice. What does it take to work as an ICL today?

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Family law: December 2025

Decisions on deviating from filed pleadings, AI misuse by a litigant in person, and whether completion of programs justifies reconsidering parenting orders.

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Practising with care: anticipating legal tangles in the new aged care system

The new system overhauls terminology, roles and compliance. What practical challenges can be anticipated as the changes take effect?

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Family law: November 2025

Decisions on key principles governing trust property, procedural fairness, parenting orders and s 75(2) adjustments.

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Family law: October 2025

The courts discuss procedural fairness, gifts and third parties in the context of property contributions, and anti-suit injunctions.

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From reform to reality: navigating the transition to the new Aged Care Act 2024

Come November, Australia’s aged care law will enter a new era. Get across the reforms, risks and readiness strategies so you are prepared when it…

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Family law: September 2025

The courts grapple with the relevance of past violence, consequences of non-disclosure and consideration of family violence in contributions assessment.

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