Section 60AFamily Law Act 1975 (Cth)

What this Division does

This Division contains:

(a) a statement of the object of this Part and an outline of this Part (Subdivision B); and

(aa) provisions dealing with the best interests of the child in court proceedings (Subdivision BA); and

(ab) provisions dealing with an adviser’s obligations in relation to the best interests of the child (Subdivision BB); and

(b) provisions relevant to the interpretation and application of this Part (Subdivision C); and

(c) provisions relevant to how this Act applies to certain children (Subdivision D); and

(d) provisions about the use of family dispute resolution before applying for an order under this Part (Subdivision E).

Note: The extension and application of this Part is also dealt with in Subdivision F of Division 12.

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