Australia’s no-fault divorce—why it remains controversial

Henry Kha

Macquarie Law School

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Description

Divorce in Australia can be a straightforward matter if both sides agree but if not, it can be expensive as well as destructive.

The Family Law Act has been the subject of dozens of reports and over a hundred amendments since the introduction of no-fault divorce in 1975, and yet another review has just been announced.

Just what is wrong with the law?

Period	13 Oct 2019

Media contributions

Title	Australia’s no-fault divorce—why it remains controversial
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Media type	Radio
Duration/Length/Size	29 minutes, 4 seconds
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	13/10/19
Description	Divorce in Australia can be a straightforward matter if both sides agree but if not, it can be expensive as well as destructive. The Family Law Act has been the subject of dozens of reports and over a hundred amendments since the introduction of no-fault divorce in 1975, and yet another review has just been announced. Just what is wrong with the law?
Producer/Author	Keri Phillips
URL	https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/rearvision/australia%E2%80%99s-no-fault-divorce%E2%80%94why-it-remains-controversial/11589648
Persons	Henry Kha

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