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Jane Holford
- Apr 12, 2019
- 1 min
Review of the Family Law System
On 11 April 2019, the Australian Law Reform Commission published its completed review of the family law system. This is the first comprehensive review into the family law system since the commencement of the Family Law Act in 1976. The Final Report contains 60 recommendations that aim to make necessary reforms to ensure the family law system meets the contemporary needs of families, and effectively addresses family violence and child abuse. The final report and summary report
Jane Holford
- Apr 3, 2019
- 3 min
Family Violence Law Help is now live!
Australians affected by domestic and family violence now have access to a new national website offering comprehensive and trusted legal information, to inform them about their legal rights, and where to get help. Last month, National Legal Aid launched 'Family Violence Law Help', its new website for people affected by domestic and family violence. It is funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department. The website offers valuable information about: Domestic and family
Jane Holford
- Mar 28, 2019
- 2 min
Amendments to the Family Law Act (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties)
The Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Act 2018 (the Act) commenced on the 11th March 2019, and will apply from the 11th September 2019. Ban on Personal Cross Examination The Act bans personal cross-examination in family law proceedings involving allegations of family violence in specific circumstances. Where possible, a legal representative is to conduct the cross-examination, and it is intended that legal aid would be available where a p
Cristiana Tomasino
- Jan 24, 2019
- 4 min
Family Violence and the Law for Future Lawyers
On the 3rd of December 2018 and the 17th January 2019, the VFLPN collaborated with the Women’s Legal Service Victoria (WLSV) to offer students a full-day interactive workshop focusing on the law as it relates to family violence. The workshop aimed to provide students with strategies and skills to effectively identify family violence, assess risk, skilfully ask the right questions and respond to client’s needs. There were 22 participants in attendance at the Cathedral Room of
Jane Holford
- Nov 29, 2018
- 3 min
Victoria Police: Response to Family Violence
On Monday 19 November, the Victorian Family Law Pathways Network hosted “Victoria Police: Response to Family Violence”. The event was an opportunity for network members to engage with representatives from Victoria Police. The presenter, Detective Senior Sergeant Craig McEvoy from Melbourne’s Family Violence Investigation Unit (FVIU) discussed how the Victorian Police respond to Family Violence incidents by clarifying the role of the FVIU, outlining their Code of Practice, ris
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