Submission Apr 2017
Submission to the Parliamentary inquiry into a better family law system to support and protect those affected by family violence
A submission based on relevant datasets from two research programs conducted by AIFS.
Submission Apr 2017
A submission based on relevant datasets from two research programs conducted by AIFS.
Submission Nov 2018
Response to Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2018.
Submission May 2015
Submission based on research conducted by AIFS as part of its Violence and Families Research Program
Commissioned report Jun 2014
Presents the findings of a mixed-methods research project examining the use and efficacy of Independent Children’s Lawyers in the family law system.
Research programs
AIFS has an extensive research program on families and violence
Opinion May 2024
Law changes coming into effect next week about post separation parenting arrangements make it clear that the best interests of children are paramount. We have been researching in this space for years and cannot overstate how important this is.
Research report Oct 2015
What are the findings of the Evaluation of the 2012 Family Violence Amendments to the Family Law Act 1975?
Research report Jun 2018
This report explores quantitative and qualitative data relevant to direct cross‑examination involving self-represented litigants in family law matters
Research report Jun 2018
This Research Report investigates the experiences and needs of young people whose parents have separated and have accessed the family law system.
Research snapshot Jun 2020
This research summary discusses the experiences and needs of young people whose parents have separated and have accessed the family law system.