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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

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

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