📘 Family Court Amendment Act 2021
016 of 2021Assented 9 September 2021
The Family Court Amendment Act 2021 amends the Family Court Act 1997 to introduce protections for parties in family violence cases during cross-examination and modifies penalties for disseminating information.
Impact
Parties involved in Family Court proceedings where there are allegations of family violence are affected, as the Act restricts personal cross-examination in certain circumstances and mandates court-ordered protections. It also affects individuals and body corporates who disseminate information related to Family Court proceedings.
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