📜 Family Court Amendment Bill 2019
Legislative Council Second ReadingLABill 14916 October 2019
Amends the Family Court Act 1997 to protect parties in family law proceedings involving allegations of family violence from being cross-examined by the other party in certain circumstances.
Impact
This bill affects parties involved in Family Court proceedings, particularly those who have experienced family violence. It aims to reduce trauma and improve the quality of evidence by preventing direct cross-examination by alleged perpetrators.
Key Changes
["Prohibits personal cross-examination where there are allegations of family violence and certain conditions are met (e.g., convictions, violence orders).", "Requires cross-examination to be conducted by a legal practitioner in cases where personal cross-examination is prohibited.", "Requires the court to ensure appropriate protections for alleged victims of family violence in cross-examination where direct cross-examination is not prohibited."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA16 Oct 2019
- LA IntroducedLA16 Oct 2019
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA12 Mar 2020
- LA Consideration in DetailLA12 Mar 2020
- LA Third ReadingLA12 Mar 2020
- LC Second Reading MovedLC17 Mar 2020
Affected Sectors
justice
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