Family Matters article Jan 2008
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Federal Magistrates Court response to the Australian Institute of Family Studies "Allegations of Family Violence and Child Abuse in Family law Children's Proceedings" report
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Family Matters article Jan 2008
'Less adversarial' proceedings in children's cases
This article describes the old adversarial system of the the Family Law Act, prior to the 2006 amendments; judicial decision making; previous, smaller changes to children's cases; the development of the Children's Cases Program, a pilot program run by the Family Court in New South Wales; and less adversarial principles and duties under the new legislation.
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Family Matters article Jan 2008
Evaluation of the family law reform package
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Family Matters article Jan 2008
Unwrapping the family law reform package
This 'family law update' examines recent developments in Australian family law, mid-way through the phased-in family law system reform period.
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Practice guide Mar 2008
Sex workers and sexual assault in Australia
This paper provides a review of contemporary research on the sexual assault of sex workers in Australia.
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Practice guide May 2008
Responding to young people disclosing sexual assault
Provides information about young people's experiences of sexual assault and the problems / barriers they face to disclosing such experiences
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Family Matters article Sep 2008
Family law update: Form and substance
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Practice guide Sep 2008
Sexual assault and adults with a disability
This paper provides clear directions for future research and practice in responding to and preventing sexual assault among adults with a disability.
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Family Matters article Jun 2009
Children’s participation in family law disputes
Family Matters article on the views of children, parents, lawyers and counsellors on children's participation in family law disputes
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Practice guide Sep 2009
Homelessness and sexual assault
This Wrap considers the needs of victim/survivors of sexual assault who are also experiencing homelessness