📘 Family Violence Legislation Reform Act 2020
030 of 2020Assented 9 July 2020
The Family Violence Legislation Reform Act 2020 amends several WA Acts to strengthen laws relating to family violence. It introduces new offences, amends sentencing and bail provisions, and enhances protections for victims.
Impact
This Act affects victims and perpetrators of family violence by introducing new offences and penalties, and changing bail and restraining order processes. It also impacts the courts, police, and legal professionals who will need to implement and interpret the new laws.
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