legislative reform
New Family Law Act ‘raises more questions than answers’, lawyers argue
The “once-in-a-generation” reforms to the Family Law Act have now come into effect, aiming to strengthen...
11 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
New law enhances protection for pets in DV cases
Pets caught in domestic violence cases are now set to receive greater protection due to the passing of a new amendment...
06 December 2024
By Grace Robbie
Victorian bill aims to make reporting sexual assault and harassment ‘easier’
The Allan Labor government has introduced a progressive bill to Parliament that would make it “easier” for victims...
17 May 2024
By Grace Robbie
New SA child sex offending laws ‘dangerous’, advocacy group says
A proposal by the South Australian government to lock up repeat child sex offenders “forever” has been slammed by...
29 January 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Rise in informal sperm donation raises legal issues
A rise in “informal family creation” is creating a lawless “wild west” that puts vulnerable parents and...
27 April 2023
By Jess Feyder