National Webinar Series
The National Webinar Series is a collaborative initiative developed by Family Law Pathways Networks across Australia to deliver high-quality professional development and sector engagement opportunities for members of the family law system.
These webinars have become a valuable platform for education, discussion, and national connection between professionals working across the broader family law sector.
They are designed to share knowledge, provide updates, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration.
Due to strong engagement and ongoing interest from network members, the National Webinar Series is now delivered on a quarterly basis.
If you would like to know more about the National Webinar Series, please email taspathwaysofficer@reltas.com.au
The National Family Law Pathways Network – Webinar Series
The National Family Law Pathways Networks in collaboration with Attorney-General’s Department invite you to participate in this webinar series.
2025 Webinar 1 – Family Law Act Changes from June 2025
The Attorney-General’s Department will facilitate a series of webinars on the Family Law Amendment Act 2024, in the lead up to the commencement of important changes to the property framework and other key provisions on 10 June 2025.
In the webinar of the series, Rebecca Mills, A/g Assistant Secretary, Family Law Branch, will provide an overview of the Family Law Amendment Act 2024, with a focus on what family law professionals now need to know in supporting separating parties with their property arrangements.
Please find below a link to the recording of the webinar.
- Webinar 1 – Family Law Act Changes from June 2025, view online: HERE
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2025 Webinar 2 – Family Law Act Changes – Focus on Dispute Resolution
This panel session will explore the practical implications of the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 for those providing family dispute resolution and other services to families outside of the court setting. The panel will bring insights and perspectives from the court, family dispute resolution, and mediation sector.
Join Rebecca Mills, A/g Assistant Secretary, Family Law Branch as she explores what the changes in the Act mean for non-legal practitioners with panelists:
– the Hon John Faulks, former Deputy Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia
– Ms Clare Moran, Senior Advisor Family Law, Relationships Australia Victoria
– Senior Judicial Registrar Anne-Marie Rice, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Please find below a link to the recording of the webinar.
- Webinar 2 – Focus on Dispute Resolution, view online: HERE
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2025 Webinar 3 – Family Law Act Changes – Focus on Legal Practice
This panel discussion will provide judicial and legal practitioner perspectives on the legal practice implications of the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 changes, with a focus on what practitioners need to know about supporting clients affected by family violence and other key changes.
Join Rebecca Mills as she explores what the changes in the Act mean for the legal sector with the below panelists:
- Hon Justice Richard O’Brien, Family Court of Western Australia
- Ms Meaghan Bradshaw, Practice Director, Women’s Legal Service Queensland
- Mr Jamie Burreket, Managing Director, Broun Abrahams Burreket
Please find below a link to the recording of the webinar.
- Webinar 3 – Focus on Legal Practice, view online: HERE
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Unpacking Family Law with Dr Zoe Rathus
Join us for an insightful look at recent family law reforms, how courts interpret family violence, and the legal impact of key meanings. She’ll also explore parental alienation, international research on reunification therapy orders, and how Australian courts compare.
Dr Zoe Rathus AM is an Associate Professor at Griffith University Law School, specialising in family law, family violence, and legal definitions. She recently completed a PhD on social science and law in children’s cases.
Please find below a link to the recording of the webinar.
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2024 Webinar 1 – Information Session – Family Law Amendment Bill 2024:
The Government introduced the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 into the Commonwealth Parliament on 22 August 2024. The Bill makes important and significant reforms to Australia’s family law system with a focus on property and financial matters. The Bill also establishes a legislative power for the Government to regulate Children’s Contact Services to support the safe supervision and changeover of children.
In this session, the Attorney-General’s Department will provide an overview of the content of the Bill, including what has changed to respond to feedback since an Exposure Draft was released in 2023.
Please find below a link to the recording of the webinar and the PowerPoint slides.
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2024 Webinar 2 – Information Session – Review of the Family Relationship Services Program:
On 28 June 2024, Andrew Metcalfe AM completed a review of the Government’s Family Relationship Services Program (FRSP), which provides support for separating families across Australia. Services funded through the FRSP include Family Relationship Centres, family dispute resolution, family counselling, the Family Relationship Advice Line, and Children’s Contact Services. The report was published on 11 September 2024.
In this session, the Attorney-General’s Department will provide an overview of the key findings and recommendations of the review to support the family law sector in understanding the report’s conclusions and next steps for Government consideration.
Please find below a link to the recording of the webinar and the PowerPoint slides.
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2024 Webinar 3 – Information Session – Remaking of the Family Dispute Practitioner Regulations
On Friday 20 September 2024, the Attorney-General’s Department released a consultation paper on proposed changes to the regulations. The changes aim to modernise the regulations, provide greater clarity about their application, and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the regulatory scheme. Submissions on the consultation paper are due by 21 October 2024.
In this session, the department will talk through what changes are proposed and why, to support stakeholders in developing and refining their feedback.
Please find below a link to the recording of the webinar and the PowerPoint slides.