Senate debates
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Bills
Family Law Amendment Bill 2023, Family Law Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023; In Committee
6:56 pm
Anthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Education) Share this | Hansard source
As I mentioned, it was from some of the evidence that was given to the joint select committee that they made a recommendation on. The government's decision was that a full repeal has the advantages of being simpler and more child focused. It means that there will be no presumption of a particular outcome and that the court can focus on assessing the particular best interests of the child in making their decision.
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