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❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks the Attorney General about the Family Court Amendment Regulations 2025, specifically the reasons for the amendments and the consultation process. The Attorney General states the amendments align with Commonwealth Regulations and followed consultation with relevant bodies, with no concerns raised.

AnsweredQoN 110Legislative Council

Asked

30 April 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

Portfolio

Attorney General

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I refer to the Family Court Amendment Regulations 2025 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?

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Answered

17 June 2025

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General

Response time

8 days

(a) Amendments to the Family Court Act 1997. The Amendment Regulations were drafted in line with the corresponding Commonwealth Regulations.
(b) The Amendment Regulations were finalised after consultation with the Family Court of Western Australia, the Western Australia Police Force and the Department of Communities.
(c) No.
(d)–(f) Not applicable.

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