Access to Justice Division
The Access to Justice Division is responsible for legal and policy advice on family law, including the implementation of the new family law system, administrative law, evidence, service and execution of process, legal practice and procedure, and courts and tribunals.
It is also responsible for procedures for handling international family law matters (including adoption, child abduction, custody and some types of maintenance) and service, evidence and judgments in international cases, as well as promoting international cooperation on civil legal procedures.
In addition, the Division provides research and support services to the:
- Administrative Review Council
- National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council
- Family Law Council.
The Division consists of the following branches:
- Justice Policy Branch
- Administrative Law Branch
- Family Law Branch
- Federal Courts Branch
- Marriage and Intercountry Adoption