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.
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | The Hon Justice Jacoba Brasch | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | The Hon John Faulks | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | Judge Alexandra Louise Harland | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | Ms Julie Jackson | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | Ms. Antoinette Braybrook AM | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | Ms. Philippa Davis | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | Ms. Zoe Rathus | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | Ms. Anne-Marie Rice | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | Dr Rachel Carson | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | Mr. Nicholas Tebbey | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | Mr. Glenn Thompson OAM | 18 February 2025 | 17 February 2028 |
Member | The Hon Justice Richard O'Brien | 7 March 2024 | 6 March 2027 |
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