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	BFS's - Relief is at Hand Eighteen months after Black, the Government has moved to brighten the landscape for practitioners and loosen some of the chains imposed by that Decision. The changes are contained in the Federal Justice System Amendment (Efficiency Measures) Act (No.1) 2009, and became effective on 4 January, 2010. Author: Christopher Dimock Firm: Dimocks Family Lawyers Date: February, 2010 Times viewed:

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Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) - The Australian Institute of Family Studies conducts and disseminates research into family issues. Site includes discussion lists, research programs and publications. Child Care - The Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services' Child Care site, which offers information for families, services and researchers. Child Support Agency (CSA) - The CSA administers the Child Support Scheme and helps separated parents take responsibility for the financial support of their children. Site includes forms, fact sheets and a law & policy guide. Family Court of Australia - The Family Court resolves or determines family disputes. Site includes a step-by-step guide to court proceedings, easy to read brochures, court lists, forms and fees. Family Law Council - The Family Law Council offers advice and recommendations to the Attorney General concerning the workings of the Family Law Act 1975 and other family law matters. The Council's latest reports are available from this site. Family Law Online - Family Law Online is provided by the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department, and offers information and links relating to property, children and alternative dispute resolution. Family Law Resources - A comprehensive listing of Family Law resources. Provided by the University of Sydney Law School's Pathfinder. Federal Magistrates Court of Australia - The jurisdiction of the Federal Magistrates Court includes family law and child support, administrative law, bankruptcy, unlawful discrimination, consumer protection law, privacy law, migration and copyright. Site includes court forms, lists and judgments. WA Family Court - The Family Court of WA is vested with State and Federal jurisdiction in matters of family law and deals with divorce, property of a marriage, residence, contact and other matters relating to children, maintenance and adoptions.