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AN EXAMINATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF INTERNATIONAL TREATIES ON DEVELOPMENTS IN AUSTRALIAN FAMILY LAW.
- Source :
- University of Western Australia Law Review; Aug2022, Vol. 49 Issue 2, p1-45, 45p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This paper investigates the extent to which important changes in Australian family law over the previous 15 years have been influenced by international treaties. This informs a wider study into the international influences on Australian statute law as a result of globalisation.1 Examined as part of this enquiry are three significant legislative changes to Australian family law during the previous 15 years, namely, the introduction of a substantially shared parenting regime in 2006, the strengthening of measures to improve protection for women and children from domestic violence in 2011, and the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia in 2017. It is argued that whilst international treaties have had a robust influence on these important changes in Australian family law, perhaps the most important factor driving these changes has been strong support for each relevant change from the Australian community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- DOMESTIC relations
GLOBALIZATION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00420328
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- University of Western Australia Law Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159856826