Provides funding to individuals responding to applications under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction in Australian courts. Supports defense or appeal of return orders under the Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations 1986, requiring demonstration of financial hardship and other assessment criteria.
Eligible applicants are individuals defending or appealing applications filed in Australian courts under the Regulations from January 1, 2024, who meet assessment criteria including financial hardship and criminal history.
