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Family Courts Matters Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 05 Jul 2024

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill amends legislation to increase the openness of Family Court proceedings and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Family Courts by making changes to processes and procedures.
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MP in charge
Hon Rick Barker
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Committee
Social Services
confirmation_number Bill No.143-2
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House sitting
Stage Sitting DateCalendar DateOutcome Type
Committee of whole House 15 Apr 200815 Apr 2008Ongoing Normal
Committee of whole House 20 May 200820 May 2008Ongoing Normal
Committee of whole House 01 Sep 200805 Sep 2008Ongoing Urgency
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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Rick Barker
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 48
    Bill no: 143-2
    Introduction: 15 Aug 2007
    Referred to: Social Services
    Submissions due: 28 Oct 2007
    Select Committee Report(s): Family Courts Matters Bill (143-2) - 03 Apr 2008