Policy Bulletin 2022/1 Family Early Resolution Assistance: Early Intervention Mediation

10 Jan 2022

The Board has approved the use of the Early Resolution Assistance service type for early intervention mediation in family law matters.

Background

Early Resolution Assistance (ERA) is a quick, low-cost service type that will be administered through a simplified application process compared to applications for a grant of legal aid.

From 10 January 2022 all early intervention mediations in Commonwealth family law matters will be administered as ERA, not a grant of legal aid, and a refusal cannot be appealed to the Legal Aid Review Committee.

Commencement date

The changes apply to applications submitted on or after 10 January 2022.

Contact for further information

Email Client Eligibility Unit