2009
| Author | Chisholm, Richard |
|---|---|
| Date | 2009 |
| Source/Publisher | Australian Department of the Attorney-General |
| Link(s) | - https://www.ag.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/Family%20Courts%20Violence%20Review.pdf |
| Subjects | Family violence |
The review was established to assess the appropriateness of the legislation, practices and procedures that apply in cases where family violence is an issue and, in particular, to consider whether the practices and procedures of the courts encourage victims to disclose family violence and support good practice, whether appropriate support is provided for families who have experienced violence, and whether information disclosed by litigants is appropriately shared within the courts. The underlying theme of the report is that family violence must be disclosed, understood and acted on throughout the family law system. Recommendations are made to separate ideas of parental entitlement from family violence issues, to improve court practices and information sharing, and to ensure that the interests of the child remain paramount.
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