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Evaluation of the 2006 family law reforms

The 'Evaluation of the 2006 Family Law Reforms' by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) looks at the impact of the amendments introducing a presumption of shared parental responsibility and requiring separating parents to attend family dispute resolution before going to court.

The 'Family Courts Violence Review', conducted by Professor Richard Chisholm AM, and 'Improving Responses to Family Violence in the Family Law System', conducted by the Family Law Council, examine the effectiveness of legislation, as well as court practices and procedures in cases involving family violence. The reports highlight issues relating to the screening and handling of family violence, as well as legislative provisions that potentially deter the disclosure of allegations.

Research and resources database
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Good practice database
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Researchers database
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The Clearinghouse respectfully acknowledges and honours the Gadigal people and Eora nation, on whose land the Clearinghouse office is located.