Submission into the Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs Inquiry into Family Violence Intervention Orders
14 August 2024
Safe and Equal welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs Inquiry into family violence intervention orders.
While the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and the Magistrates’ Court recognise the impact of family violence and the need to ensure court processes are safe for victim survivors, Safe and Equal’s consultation with our members in preparation for submitting to this inquiry indicates that further work is required to support victim survivors to safely and actively participate in their own legal cases.
This submission is structured in two parts:
- Issues/risks to victim survivors that need to be considered when making any changes to the practice, process or powers associated with courts issuing Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIO)
- Recommendations on improvements to FCFCOA practice and processes to assist victim survivors to access a FVIO when needed and improve their experience of the family law system.
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