📘 Family Court Amendment (Commonwealth Reforms) Act 2024
049 of 2024Assented 6 December 2024
This Act amends the Family Court Act 1997 to incorporate Commonwealth reforms, focusing on parenting arrangements, family report writers, and contravention orders. It aims to align WA legislation with federal family law.
Impact
Families involved in Family Court proceedings are affected, particularly regarding parenting orders, relocation, and contravention consequences. Family report writers and legal professionals will also be impacted by new standards and procedures.
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