Resource sheet Aug 2022
Australian child protection legislation
A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia
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Resource sheet Aug 2022
A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia
Resource sheet Feb 2023
An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"
Submission May 2015
Submission based on research conducted by AIFS as part of its Violence and Families Research Program
Submission Apr 2017
A submission based on relevant datasets from two research programs conducted by AIFS.
Submission Nov 2018
Findings from the Institute’s research program relevant to the ALRC Discussion Paper 86.
Submission Aug 2018
Findings from the AIFS research program relevant to review of family law system by the ALRC
Submission Nov 2018
Response to Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2018.
Submission Jan 2020
Findings from Terms of Reference set out by Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System.
Submission Feb 2023
The Australian Government has proposed amendments to the Family Law Act to ensure the best interests of children are prioritised and placed at the centre of the family law system.
Submission Jun 2023
The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee is currently reviewing a new Bill to amend the Family Law Act 1975.