Reform, (r)evolution and lingering Effects: Family policies in Australia
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Higgins, Daryl J.. (2014). Reform, (r)evolution and lingering Effects: Family policies in Australia. In In M. Robila (Ed.). Handbook of family policies across the globe pp. 335 - 353 Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6771-7_22
Authors | Higgins, Daryl J. |
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Editors | M. Robila |
Abstract | The characteristics of Australian families have changed considerably in the past few decades. Demographic and social shifts (such as the increasing community acceptability and prevalence of divorce, cohabitation and ex-nuptial births) have led to a range of evolutionary policy shifts, particularly relating to family law, and adoption. Reforms have also occurred in areas affecting income, work and family life, including child care, child support and contingent welfare payments, aimed to benefit children. New frameworks to address child abuse and family violence demonstrate the centrality of safety for effective family policy in Australia. |
Keywords | welfare reforms; gender; workforce; child protection; family violence; poverty; place-based interventions; policy evaluation |
Page range | 335 - 353 |
Year | 2014 |
Book title | Handbook of family policies across the globe |
Publisher | Springer |
Place of publication | United States of America |
ISBN | 9781461467717 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6771-7_22 |
Research Group | Institute of Child Protection Studies |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
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