❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding the Family Court Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2022. The Attorney General responds that the amendments were part of the annual budget review and involved consultation with the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department and the Family Court of WA, with no concerns raised.
AnsweredQoN 829Legislative Council
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I refer to the Family Court Amendment Regulations
(No. 2) 2022 , 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) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) have
the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if
no to (e), why not?
(No. 2) 2022 , 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) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) have
the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if
no to (e), why not?
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Answered
21 September 2022
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Attorney General
Response time
9 days
(a) As part of the 2022/23 budget process the Court and Tribunal Services Division of the Department of Justice (the Department) undertook its annual review of its fees and charges. The Family Court Regulations 1998 (WA) (WA Regulations) formed part of this review. The Department consults annually with the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department (the Commonwealth) regarding the Consumer Price Index increased fees under the Family Law (Fees) Regulation 2012 (Cth) (Cth Regulations). The fee increases for the 2022/23 were provided by, and confirmed with, the Commonwealth and correspond with the gazetted fee increases under the Cth Regulations.
(b) Consultation occurred with the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department and the Family Court of Western Australia.
(c) Each person consulted during the drafting exercise was able to provide feedback, comments and suggestions. No concerns were raised.
(d) None to note.
(e) - (f) Not applicable.
(b) Consultation occurred with the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department and the Family Court of Western Australia.
(c) Each person consulted during the drafting exercise was able to provide feedback, comments and suggestions. No concerns were raised.
(d) None to note.
(e) - (f) Not applicable.
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