This Discussion Paper was released on 2 October 2018. The Discussion Paper asks 33 questions and makes 124 proposals for change to the family law system, which focus on support for children in the family law system, improving public understanding of the family law system, accessible and coordinated service delivery, and enhanced oversight of the
Day: 2 October 2018
Attorney-General under pressure over Family Court appointments
Attorney-General Christian Porter is facing a backlash over recent appointments to the Family Court after a “very new” judge with limited experience in family law was appointed chief justice of the court ahead of its planned merger with the Federal Circuit Court. Mr Porter announced last week that former Victorian silk Will Alstergren, who was