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?
Independent Children’s Lawyer
Discharging an independent children’s lawyer: what does the case law say?
The Act does not set out circumstances where discharge of an Independent Children’s Lawyer may be warranted, rather this has developed from the case law.
Representing the child’s best interests: The role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer
The role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer largely revolves around facilitating the participation of the child in proceedings, gathering evidence and case management.