Senate debates

Wednesday, 17 February 2021

Bills

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2019, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2019; In Committee

9:13 pm

Photo of Lidia ThorpeLidia Thorpe (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Assistant Minister, the head of Women's Legal Services Australia said: 'Our opposition to the proposed merger of the family courts is centred on ensuring that the safety and best interests of the child and the safety of adult victims-survivors of family violence in family law proceedings. Safety must come first in family law.' What do you say to that?

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