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MEDIATION IN THE FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA |
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| Authors: | The Hon Chief Justice Alastair Nicholson |
| Institution: | Justice Nicholson is the Chief Justice of the Australian Family Court. |
| Abstract: | The chief justice of the Australian Family Court discusses the use of mediation in the Family Court of Australia. He traces the legislative origin and the basic purposes of the service. Of particular interest is the differentiation between mediation, conciliation, and the court process. The limitations are also discussed, especially the use of mediation in domestic violence situations. |
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