Web resource:	http://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Families/FamilyLawSystem/Documents/IndependentChildrensLawyersStudyReport-Publication.pdf
Type:	Report
Title:	Independent children’s lawyers study : final report
Authors:	Moore, Sharnee Horsfall, Briony Deblaquiere, Julie De Maio, John Kaspiew, Rae Carson, Rachel
Keywords:	Family law;Legal issues;Impact on children and young people
Year:	2013
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Family Studies
Notes:	"May 2013" Recent amendments to the Family Law Act 1975:(Cth) - the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Matters) Act 2011:- give priority to the safety of children in parenting matters before the Family Court. When determining a child's best interests, greater importance is now given to protecting a child from harm. To this end, Independent Children's Lawyers (ICLs) may be appointed as a “best interests” advocate for children. Their specific duties and other obligations are described in s68LA of the Family Law Act 197:and the legal aid commissions’ Guidelines for Independent Children’s Lawyers:. This resource reports on research commissioned by the Attorney-General's Department which specifically examines how Independent Children's Lawyers (ICLs) are used in the family law system and the degree to which their involvement improves outcomes for children.
Contents:	List of tables List of figures Acknowledgements Executive summary 1: Introduction and methodology 2: Independent Children’s Lawyers: Organisational, policy and practice context 3: The ICL role: Participation function 4: The ICL role: “Honest broker” and evidence gatherer 5: Cooperation and collaboration: ICL practices in dealing with other professionals 6: Effective practice: Training, selection, professional development and supervision 7: Perspectives on ICL efficacy, quality and funding 8: Perspectives of parents and children 9: Conclusion 10: References Abbreviations Legal aid commissions in Australia
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/18737
Physical description:	189 p.
Appears in Collections:	Reports

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