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Amendments to Family Court Act align with Commonwealth reforms, extending protections to de facto couples and prioritising child safety.

🟡 Medium · Bill Second Reading23 October 2024 · 6,214 words

Family law changes extend protections to de facto couples, prioritise child safety, and streamline d

Family law in WA will change to better protect children and align with national standards.

This bill will amend the Family Court Act 1997 to align it with many of the commonwealth government’s 2023 family law reforms.

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Members who spoke

Love, Mr ShaneScaife, Mr DavidMillman, Mr Simon
Topics
family lawchild welfarelegal reform

Legislation Referenced

Bills
Family Court Amendment (Commonwealth Reforms) Bill 2024

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