The Family Law Section, a proud sponsor of the 2023 National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference, is currently offering one in-person scholarship, which will cover the cost of registration to attend the conference for an individual. Criteria The applicant must: be experiencing a barrier in attending the conference (including but not limited to geographical or financial barrier); explain how their attendance would support their work with vulnerable family law clients; and be prepared to attend the entire conference. To apply: Please provide your response to the above...

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS + PRIVACY COLLECTION STATEMENT   Terms and Conditions   1. Introduction These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your membership of the Family Law Section (“Section”) of the Law Council of Australia Limited (“Law Council”, “we”, “us”, “our”). By submitting an application for membership, renewing your membership, or using Section services or benefits, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our By-laws. These Terms are subject to applicable law, including the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule...

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The Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia is the largest professional association of family law practitioners, with more than 3,300 members across all Australian states and territories and a number of international members. The Section is constituted, organised, and regulated by by-laws approved by the Directors of the Law Council of Australia.   Family Law Section Secretariat Liz O'Grady - Executive Officer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)Noora Salo - Operations (This email address is being...

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Useful Legal Links The Law Council and the Family Law Section are not able to offer advice on individual cases. Looking for a family lawyer? The below list of law societies and associations may be helpful. Many have search tools to find specialist lawyers in your area. State and Territory Bar Associations and Law Societies ACT Law Society ACT Bar Association NSW Law Society NSW Bar Association NT Law Society NT Bar Association Queensland Law Society Queensland Bar Association Queensland Family Law Practitioners Association Law Society of SA SA Bar Law Society...

Get in Touch Contact Us The Law Council of Australia (Law Council) is the peak national representative body of the Australian legal profession representing 65,000 Australian lawyers, to the federal government.  The Family Law Section forms part of the Law Council, which advocates influencing the development and practice of family law.  The Law Council and the Family Law Section are not able to offer advice on individual cases. [location] Law Council of AustraliaPO Box 5350Braddon ACT 2612 0435 059 083 [mail] Professional Development inquiries This email address is being...