Review of the family law system
Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission
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Findings from the AIFS research program relevant to areas under consideration by the ALRC, including: the objectives and principles of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth); changes that could improve clients’ access to, and engagement with, family law system, services; legal principles around parenting and property, and adjudication and dispute resolution processes; potential improvements to services integration and inter-agency collaboration; insight into children’s experiences and perspectives, and factors affecting their wellbeing; family law system service professionals’ performance and skills; areas of potential improvement to governance and accountability.