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* 27/10/99 Attorney-General's speech to the National Press Club Shaping Family Law For the Future The Attorney said:
" Neither option in the discussion paper gained significant support. The submissions overwhelmingly supported the retention of the status quo, with some minor
modifications, rather than complete replacement of the existing regime."
The Attorney indicated that he would be talking to the ALRC and the Family Law Council about the need for additional research.

* Submission by the Family Court [ link to the Family Court web site] * Submission by the National Network of Women's Legal Services - summary and list of endorsements *Fair Shares? Barriers to Equitable Property Settlements for Women, Women's Legal Service Network, Launch by Senator Helen Coonan * Reform of Family Law: Options for Change - Options Paper released 30/3 - submissions due by 30/6/99.

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