Redefining family violence
A senate inquiry into federal legislation around family violence matters raises the question of who really needs protection in these instances
The Senate enquiry into defining domestic violence is under way.
The Senate first referred the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2011 for inquiry and report on 25 March 2011 and is taking submissions from the public until 29 April. The bill makes amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 to prioritise the safety of children in parenting matters where children and families are at risk of violence and abuse. The bill also makes several technical amendments which seek to correct drafting and minor policy matters, and provide other efficiencies for the courts and litigants.
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