Is it illegal to kick a 15 year old dependant child out of the family home in Australia?

I suggest you call “child protective services” or call the police of the area where he is. Does he have a school or relative he can call?

Perhaps have him call 000, the emergency number in Australia and ask for protection.

Is your ex an unreasonable violent man? Did your son say why he got kicked out? I would talk to my ex anyway and have my son go and stay at a friends home. I’m sure he has a friend somewhere who can take him in for the night till you get this sorted out. If you feel your ex is and unreasonable person who angers easily or has some sort of drinking problem than call the police and have them assist him till you can go there and get legal custody.
I wish you luck. I’m not from Australia so I’m not sure what is considered an adult their.
According to Wikipedia, a child under Queens land can be considered and adult by 16, the rest is 18. So I would guess, legally he cannot because it could be considered child endangerment.

@Pandora he’s just pretty much nuts. I’ve finally talked to my son, he thinks he can find somewhere until I can get there… which might be another month or so. I told him to text me right away if his dad locks him out again and I’ll call the police- thankyou, and @YARNLADY too

I hope it all works out. If he can be a danger to your son, than I would suggest still making the police aware. It can also probably help you gain custody.

I am in Australia but I am not familiar with this sort of law. But I think the cops are the way to go or a counselor or teacher at school. They should be able to tell him where to go to find help. As I recall from previous conversations, they are on the west coast?

@rooeytoo he’s in SA. @Pandora- the custody order is in the usa not australia and won’t matter there- he’s 15 so he can live with me, there is no order pertaining to australia- thanks all!

If he has a passport can he sneak home when dad is at work and you buy him a plane ticket home?
At 15 he should be able to travel alone so long as you purchased the ticket.

@Pandora his dad has his passport. I’m trying to think of words right now I’m emailing his dad.If he can find somewhere for a month, I’d rather just have him wait for me cause a one way ticket is like $1350-I’m just going to write to his dad so he knows I know- thanks all, so much