Improving the family law system for clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds : a report to the Attorney-General / prepared by the Family Law Council.

Barton, A.C.T. : Commonwealth of Australia, Family Law Council, 2012.

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Domestic relations -- Australia.

Minorities -- Australia -- Legal status, laws, etc -- Evaluation.

Ethnic groups -- Australia -- Legal status, laws, etc -- Evaluation.

Minorities -- Services for -- Australia -- Evaluation.

Ethnic groups -- Services for -- Australia -- Evaluation.

This report investigates whether the family law system meets the needs of clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Australia and how the system could be improved. The report describes the family law system in Australia, barriers to access, current programs and initiatives of the family law system, legal literacy programs, service integration strategies, workforce development, flexible service delivery models, and considerations of cultural background in family law.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 92-116)

9871922032065

vi, 128 pages : map, charts ; 25 cm