This judge’s unfair decisions upended people’s lives. What can be done about it?

Background Briefing  More… ABC Radio National Try to Download directly (56.38 MB) Play Listen 41m 3s https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/this-judge’s-unfair-decisions-upended-peoples-lives/11914302?fbclid=IwAR0fx_C-hTxSfAdcs6P_fgfi0YYoU6lCLXj0rnONOhwoNeYeFSfAuw7Czr8 ABC News: Brendan Mounter This judge’s unfair decisions upended people’s lives. What can be done about it? By Hagar Cohen, on Background Briefing Share Facebook Twitter Mail Download This judge’s unfair decisions upended people’s lives. What can be

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When Men are Victims of Domestic Violence

Comments (6) Quadrant Online Augusto Zimmermann  Bettina Arndt started out as one of Australia’s first sex therapists before becoming a respected social commentator on gender issues. Alarmed by the increasing demonisation of men in our society, she is now devoting her time to seeking gender equity through advocacy for men. As a consequence, Bettina has

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Aya Hishmeh accused of murdering Jacob Cummins after running teenagers down in Canning Vale

By Joanna Menagh   ABC News Updated Fri at 4:59pmFri 31 Jan 2020, 4:59pm Photo: Aya Hishmeh is accused of murdering a 17-year-old boy by running him down with her car. (Instagram: @ayahishmeh) Related Story: ‘Our precious little boy’: Family’s tribute to teen killed after Perth street fight Related Story: Woman accused of murdering teenage

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Judges say lawyers fuelling family conflict

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/legal-affairs/judges-say-lawyers-fuelling-family-conflict/news-story/d6b553fcba38f997a913ad5455c18492 Recently retired Federal Circuit Court judge Stephen Scarlett says: ‘The Sydney registry was much more aggressive and combative.’ Picture: John Appleyard Exclusive Nicola Berkovic LEGAL AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT @NicBerko 12:00AM October 31, 2018 52 Comments A family law judge has hit out at “horribly aggressive lawyering’’ driven by profit that is driving up costs in

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Brisbane woman jailed for nine years over husband’s fatal stabbing

By Ellie Sibson Updated 19 Mar 2019, 11:19pmTue 19 Mar 2019, 11:19pm Photo: Jarred Castel was killed by his wife in a heated argument, while his son was at home. (Supplied: Castel family) Related Story: Wife charged with husband’s murder at Brisbane home So far today police in Australia would have dealt with on average

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Stop the War on Dads – part 1

Posted by Pete McMurdie Stop the War on Dads, produced in the UK, but no different to the situation in Australia. Pete McMurdie 28 April 2018 STOP THE WAR ON DADS part 1

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The Feminist Trojan Horse in Family Law

George Christensen addressed Federal Parliament about the Labour party’s proposed changed to the Family Law Act that broadened and elevated the issue of domestic violence in 2011. He calls it The Feminist Trojan Horse in Family Law. He is absolutely right in what he says. Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen attacks the Gillard Labor

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Whitewashing the truth of why men kill themselves

Relationship troubles, not mental health, lie behind the plague of male suicides, writes Bettina Arndt. Bettina ArndtColumnist Jul 10, 2019 — 12.00am Imagine the outcry if a man was appointed head of a leading domestic violence prevention organisation? So how come the federal government has just proudly announced a woman, Christine Morgan, as National Suicide

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Family Court expert referred to Medical Council after parents lodge complaints

Exclusive by the Specialist Reporting Team’s Emily Clark with additional reporting by Heidi Davoren ABC News Updated 4 Sep 2018, 8:00amTue 4 Sep 2018, 8:00am Photo: As part of family law matters, children and their parents are often assessed by practitioners who prepare a report for the judge. (ABC News: Natasha Johnson) Related Story: Sweeping

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How abuse of violence orders corrupts our family law system

https://www.spectator.com.au/2019/11/how-abuse-of-violence-orders-corrupts-our-family-law-system/   Augusto Zimmermann 11 November 2019 I have recently prepared my submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee regarding Australia’s Family Law System. It summarises a number of issues concerning the operation of the family law system. I consider it important that my recommendation to this inquiry is taken into proper consideration. In this submission,

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