The Magellan Program: Projected Outcomes And The Development Of The Family Court Of Australia
Submitted by madnotes on May 20, 2008
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The Magellan Program: Projected Outcomes And The Development Of The Family Court Of Australia
I. INTRODUCTION
An enduring concern facing the Family Court of Australia is in relation to the management of cases involving allegations of serious physical or sexual abuse of children and spouses. The Family Court has endeavoured to ensure that the interests of the children in these matters remain the paramount concern. In response to the complex matter, the focus of the Court has been directed to establishing a more efficient case management process that relies on communication, collaboration, cooperation and strict adherence to time constraints (Higgins D.J., 2007, p.10). This paper will critically review the novel case management pilot- the Magellan program, in light of the...
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