Government Policy

Family Law Act

The Attorney-General is currently considering a number of reports on the operation of the family law system and how the family law courts deal with cases involving family violence. NAPCAN has developed a position on the impact on children of the "shared parenting" provisions of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). 

Downloand NAPCAN's position on this issue below

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NAPCAN submission to Senate Inquiry on Welfare Reform

Senate Inquiry into Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform and Reinstatement of Racial Discrimination Act) Bill 2009 and the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (2009 Measures) Bill 2009 along with the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Restoration of Racial Discrimination Act) Bill 2009.

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