Family Care and Adoption

Terms of reference

• Represent the interests of the NSW Bar with all stakeholders in the family law, child protection and adoption sphere and, to this end, to maintain engagement with each of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Supreme Court, Children’s Court and Local Court on a regular basis
• Support and encourage members of the NSW Bar who practice in the family law, child protection and adoption sphere, including by the provision of CPD opportunities
• Maintain an active participation in developments in the family law, child protection and adoption sphere, including in the development and reform of legislation and practice rules
• Support and maintain engagement by those who practice family, child protection and adoption law with the Bar Association and its broader membership.

Members

Robert Lethbridge SC (Co-Chair)
Martha Barnett SC (Co-Chair)
Melissa Gillies SC
Mark Anderson
Neil Jackson
Roger Harper
Esther Lawson
Luke Fermanis
Michael Weightman
Awais Ahmad
John Longworth
Rachel Dart
Claire Cantrall
Shanna Mahony
Arjun Chhabra
Leah Reid
Sarwa Abdelraheem
Peace Decle
Chauntelle Ingenito
Louise Carter

Vin Gajanayake (Bar Association Staff Member)