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Defending an application under the 1980 Hague (International Child Abduction) Convention – when a child objects

by Jemma Mackenzie | Jun 12, 2026 | Articles

This article examines how recent amendments have changed the way a child’s objection is determined in international child abduction cases in Australia and how those changes may impact the outcome of future cases. The purpose of the Hague Convention of 25 October...

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