Chris Ellison (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Justice and Customs) Share this | Hansard source

The government will oppose this amendment. It would not be appropriate, in the government’s view, for the Family Law Act to interfere with legislation dealing with access to medical records which are governed by Commonwealth, state and territory laws. Given that this provision has not been the subject of consultation with the wider community, the government will not be supporting this amendment at this time. I bring to the attention of the Senate and Senator Fielding that the government will consider further whether this issue requires legislative attention.

Question negatived.