Legal aid & community legal · Body
Independent Children's Lawyers (ICL)
Independent Children's Lawyers (ICL) is a national information service about the role of lawyers appointed to represent children in family law proceedings under the Family Law Act 1975, appointed by order of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia or the Family Court of Western Australia. The service is delivered through Legal Aid Commissions in each state and territory, which maintain in-house ICL teams and panels of qualified private practitioners, and it provides resources for ICLs, parents, children and practitioners seeking to become an ICL.
- Legal aid & community legal
- Body
- Family
Opens icl.gov.au
Last verified 7 October 2026 · Listing updated 7 October 2026
Independent Children's Lawyers (ICL) at a glance
Quick reference · Body
- Type of body
- Legal assistance
- Runs CPD
- Yes
Who it's for
Family law practitioners seeking appointment as an Independent Children's Lawyer, or wanting to understand/explain the ICL role to clients, use this site for guidance, state resources and training information.
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