There is an increasing emergence of child protection issues in matters before the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as recognised by innovations such as the Evatt List and the Lighthouse Project. In many FCFCOA registries matters involving family violence, mental illness and also substance abuse are now common. As the lines between the jurisdictions blur, what can family law practitioners learn from their colleagues in the Children’s Court? Join Elanor Canning as she examines the increasing convergence of different areas of law within singular matters. 

This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.

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