Monthly Archives: June 2008

All people applying to the Family Court or the Federal Magistrates Court for a parenting order must first attend family dispute resolution under changes to family law, except where there is child abuse, family violence or in matters of urgency, … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced four new appointments to the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council (NADRAC). NADRAC is an independent non statutory body providing advice to the Attorney­General about alternative dispute resolution. “It is with great pleasure I announce … Continue reading →

The Coercive Information-gathering Powers of Agencies report by the Administrative Review Council was tabled in Parliament today by Attorney-General Robert McClelland. The report focuses on the powers granted to Government agencies for compelling the provision of information, the production of … Continue reading →

The Rudd Government has today tabled in Parliament a National Interest Analysis, which proposes that Australia ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. “The Convention recognises that people with disabilities are entitled to enjoy all … Continue reading →

Services to help families build strong and positive relationships will receive more than $277 million in Australian Government funding over the next three years, through the extension of grants to family services providers across the country. Early intervention services including … Continue reading →