Amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) are currently before the Senate. The amendments prohibit convicted, charged and alleged perpetrators of domestic and family violence from directly cross-examining their victims during court proceedings in family law matters, including child custody and property settlements, and require that cross-examinations must be conducted by a legal representative. The amendments aim to protect victims from re-traumatisation and enable victims to provide clear and reliable evidence in legal proceedings. Find out more.
