The Family Law Branch administers the Family Law Act 1975 and the Marriage Act 1961 and consists of the Family Law Unit, International Family Law Unit, the Family Law Council Secretariat and the Marriage Celebrants Unit.

The Australian Family Association is a voluntary, ecumenical, non-party-political organisation which has been formed to provide a forum and a vehicle for those individuals and organisations in the community concerned with the strengthening and support of the family. Their objectives are in relation to the law are to analyse laws and policies for their effect on the family and to formulate and promote corrective measures as necessary.

The Institute is a research and information agency established to promote the identification and understanding of factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia. Information resources include access to Media Releases, Research, Databases, Publications, Lists, Conferences, Seminars, Courses and useful links.

Information available includes What is the Child Care Benefit, Overview of Child Care Benefit for Services, Administration of Child Care Benefit, Child Care Service Provider Forms, Financial Support for Families, Care for Children with Special Needs, Private Provider Long Day Care Incentives, Finding a Child Care Place, Child Care Costs, Families with Additional Needs, Priority of Access, Commonwealth Financial Support for Families, Child Care Access Hotline, Contact list of Agencies, Types of child care services, Quality child care, Fact sheets and Publications.

The Child Support Agency was developed in 1988 to assist separated parents to take responsibility for the financial support of their children. They provide information on Child support options for parents and employers. News and information on current legislation and reforms. Online calculators for Child support, Living expenses, Employers and a Budgeting tool. Forms can be filled in and submitted online and are available for Payer, Payee and Employer.

There is also a good range of very helpful publications and fact sheets in PDF format. The national online Community Service Directory provides information about organisations offering services to assist parents, including: Separation and grief counselling; Parenting guidance; Legal advice; Support groups; Practical assistance; Financial counselling; and Mediation.

Range of resources from Legislation, Treaties and Declarations, Government Dept. Organisations, Publications, and conferences. Subjects included are Adoption, Child Abuse, Children and the Legal Process, Community Conferencing, Juvenile Crime and Justice, Mandatory Sentencing of Juveniles and Rights of the Child.

House of Representatives Standing Committee role is to carry out inquiries, hear witnesses, sift evidence, discuss matters in detail and formulating reasoned conclusions. Current & completed inquiries, reports & other activities are available online including transcripts of Committee Hearings.

The Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services portfolio is responsible for a broad range of social policy issues affecting Australian society and the living standards of Australian families, communities and individuals. The portfolio is responsible for income support, housing policy, community support, disability services, child care services and family issues, including family payments, child support and family relationships.

The guide is divided in eight parts covering Key Terms & Principles, Eligibility, Rate Calculation, Claims & Payments, Gathering Information, Review of Decisions, Family Tax Benefit & Child Care Benefits Debts and Transitional Arrangement.

This site is provided by the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department and is designed to give you quick and easy access to Australian family law system and referral information. Topics covered include Alternatives to going to Court, Children, Getting legal help, Property, Protection, Relationships and Support.

Their role is to advise and make recommendations to the Attorney-General concerning: the workings of the Family Law Act and other legislation relating to family law; the working of legal aid in relation to family law; and any other matters relating to family law. This site contains letters of advice to the Attorney-General, discussion and consultation papers, annual reports, reports to the Attorney-General and newsletters.

Answers to frequently asked questions relating to family law in multiple languages.

The purpose of the Family Law Pathways Advisory Group is to provide high level advice to the Government on how to achieve a family law system which provides effective support systems for families, co-ordinates client-focussed information and services and provides pathways that are effective and appropriate. A major report on Australia’s Family Law System became available on 29 August 2001. Documents relating to the public submission and consultation process undertaken by the Advisory group can be viewed here as well.

Fathers for Family Equity provides special guest speaker meetings, regular newsletters and information on appropriate legal processes, advice and guidance. This is a very pro male website whose agenda is to increase the number of custodial male parents and reduce perceived imbalances "caused by the family court and others involved in the family law process".

The primary purpose of the unit is to engage in research, mainly of an empirical nature, into the practical operation of Family Law in Australia. There is a detailed legal aid report in relation to changes in legal aid in relation to family and criminal law in Queensland. There are also conference papers and seminars.

The Institute is Australia's largest and most experienced arbitration and mediation service. It is a not-for-profit organisation. The IAMA aims to serve the community, commerce and industry by facilitating efficient dispute resolution methods including arbitration, mediation and conciliation. They provide an excellent resource centre with information in the form of Conciliation, Mediation, Expert Determination, General information, Clauses, Dispute Resolution Centres, Benefits, Rules and Frequently Asked Questions. They also offer news, chat, forum, journal and other services online.

Provides access to Project Newsletters, Publications, Facts & Figures, Effects of Living With Violence, What Young People Say?, Models of Intervention, Database of Services and Selected Articles.

The Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia is the professional association for practising family lawyers in Australia. Topics include property dispute, family lawyers, family court, separation and divorce, parenting orders and child support.

A national, non-profit organisation providing a better outcome for men and their families. Provides a range of articles from many sources particularly in relation to Family Law, Child Support, Domestic Violence and Discrimination.

NADRAC is an independent advisory council charged with providing the Attorney-General with coordinated and consistent policy advice on the development of high quality, economic and efficient ways of resolving disputes without the need for a judicial decision. There are a number of publications and reports available online as well as information on definitions and standards.

Lawstuff provides legal rights information for people under 18 by state. You can have your questions answered by email. They also have online answers to common questions affecting children & youths.

Provides information about the Partnerships Against Domestic Violence initiative, including its priority themes, taskforce, the projects it funds, and its national evaluation. Also provides facts about domestic violence in Australia, the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse, publications and reports, links and media information.

An information website not legally orientated but a useful reference to help people manage their relationships. Covers the following topics: Building Better Relationships, Relationships in Business/Workplace, Managing Separation for Couples and Families, Problem Gambling Services, Professional Training and Support, Relationship Support Courses, Services, Advice and Relationships Australia In Your State.

Provides legal and support information for children and families, young people and community services. Provides information on Legal and Court Issues, Juvenile Justice, Child Abuse & Neglect, Sexual Assault, Concessions, Domestic & Family Violence, Emergency Housing, Problem Gambling, Abuse & Neglect, Adoption, Foster & Permanent Care, Children's Services, Family Support Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting, Special Needs, Community Language Publications, Financial Counselling, Neighbourhood & Community Programs, Supported Accommodation, Drugs & Alcohol and Homelessness.