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Family law reforms set to improve how separation disputes are resolved

New amendments to Australia’s family law come into effect this week seeing changes in how separation disputes are resolved. These include increased support for victims of domestic violence in property settlements. The Attorney-General’s Department says reforms will “make Australia’s family law system simpler, safer and fairer for all families.” Meanwhile, other changes are set to …

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Aboriginal child removal rate under scrutiny in WA

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A new Human Rights Watch report reveals Western Australia has the highest rate of Aboriginal child removals in the country, with children more than 20 times more likely to be placed in out-of-home care than non-Indigenous kids. Human Rights Watch is calling for urgent reforms, including better support services, legal representation for families, and a …

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“Doing Time for Men’s Crime” report launches in parliament

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The ‘Doing Time for Men’s Crimes’ report was launched in Parliament House this week, as part of the Justice Map Project. The report began FOUR years ago, exploring the way male violence and systemic failures are fueling the rising number of incarcerated First Nations women in Australia. Senator Dorinda Cox hosted and welcomed the launch, …

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