THE FAMILY LAW CO - AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION AWARDS

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—I wish to congratulate The Family Law Co's on their nomination at the recent Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards. The Family Law Co beat out thousands of entrants across Australia to become a finalist in the Legal Services category. The Family Law Co is a boutique practice that services family law, criminal law, and family provision. It also offers ancillary services including conveyancing and estate planning. It was established by Carla Giles who is passionate about bringing accessible, quality family law and support to people in regional New South Wales. Their all-female legal team provides comprehensive family legal services, to ensure what can be some of the most stressful experiences of a person's life be less so. This month is small business month – and as a former female business owner I believe it's important to recognise women in business. Whilst The Family law Co did not win the Award, their nomination is testament to the great service they provide to the Maitland and Newcastle communities.