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Earlier this year, His Honour Chief Judge Alstergren of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia introduced a process of “Judicial...

Not too long ago, in early 2019, we made submissions to the Supreme Court of Queensland on whether a proceeding should be transferred to...

A subpoena is usually given to a person, business or other entity to: attend Court to give evidence, that is, to be a witness and be...

Section 69ZK of the Family Law Act 1975 can significantly restrict the Family Court’s ability to make parenting orders when state child protection authorities are involved. This article examines how section 69ZK applies in Queensland, when children are considered to be “under the care” of a person under a child welfare law, and whether federal courts retain jurisdiction. It also explores the provision’s legislative history, key authorities, and the ongoing uncertainty it crea