Full Record

1. Introduction to the Abduction Convention -- 2. The Role of the Central Authority -- 3. The Australian Process for Return Applications -- 4. Retention and Removal of Children -- 5. Habitual Residence -- 6. Exceptions to Return -- 7. Independent Representation of Children -- 8. Terms and Conditions on Return Orders -- 9. Direct Judicial Communication -- 10. Stays and Appeals -- 11. Access --12. Locating Children -- 13. Financial Assistance -- 14. The Role of International Social Service (Australia) --15. Family Law Watchlist and Passports -- 16. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child -- 17. Non-Hague Convention Countries -- 18. The Role of the Private Legal Profession Appendices -- Appendix 1 - Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction -- Appendix 2 - Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations 1986 -- Appendix 3 - Countries in respect of which the Child Abduction Convention is in force with Australia -- Appendix 4 ? List of Central Authority contacts in Australia -- Appendix 5 - Bilateral Agreement: Egypt -- Appendix 6 - Bilateral Agreement: Lebanon