📜 Family Court Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2012
Legislative Council Second Reading - Committee Report TabledLCBill 30719 September 2012
This Bill amends the Family Court Act 1997 to better protect children and families at risk of family violence and abuse. It also includes technical amendments for court efficiency.
Impact
Children and families involved in Family Court proceedings are affected. The changes aim to prioritize child safety and improve the court's response to family violence and child abuse allegations.
Key Changes
["Prioritizes the safety of children in parenting matters.", "Changes the definitions of \u2018abuse\u2019 and \u2018family violence\u2019 to better capture harmful behavior.", "Strengthens advisers obligations to prioritize the safety of children.", "Ensures courts have better access to evidence of abuse and family violence.", "Facilitates participation of state and territory child protection authorities in family law proceedings."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC6 Nov 2012
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sector
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