“parental responsibility”

This page presents an official legal definition of “parental responsibility” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

Under s 61B of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), this includes all the duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which, by law, parents have in relation to their children.

Source: Law Handbook Glossary (Legal Services Commission of South Australia)