The Council advises the Commonwealth Attorney-General about family law matters, the Family Law Act 1975, and the provision of legal aid for family law matters.
Members include a Family Court judge and other judges, persons appointed under the Public Service Act 1999, State public servants, family counsellors, family dispute resolution practitioners and other persons as the Attorney-General sees fit.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Family Law Act 1975, section 115
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
0
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
3-5 National Circuit
Barton ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | The Hon Deputy Chief Justice Robert Bruce McClelland | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | The Hon Justice Jacoba Brasch | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | Dr Rachel Carson | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | The Hon John Faulks | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | Judge Alexandra Louise Harland | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | Ms Michelle Hayward | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | Ms Anne Hollonds | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | Ms Julie Jackson | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | Dr Andrew Bickerdike | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | Dr Rae Kaspiew | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | Ms Virginia Wilson | 7 December 2021 | 6 December 2024 |
| Member | The Hon Justice Richard O'Brien | 7 March 2024 | 6 March 2027 |
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