Evidence (Giving Family Violence Evidence in Family Court Proceedings) Amendment Bill
Member's bill
4 March 2024
This bill amends the Evidence Act 2006 to extend the range of possible protections for parties and witnesses giving evidence of sexual assaults or family harm in the Family Court to mirror those available to similarly vulnerable complainants and witnesses in criminal proceedings.
- Introduced on 4 March 2024
- 1st reading on 6 November 2024
- 2nd reading on 16 July 2025
- 3rd reading on 20 August 2025
- Royal assent on 25 August 2025
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 6 November 2024
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2nd reading
PassedReading date: 16 July 2025
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3rd reading
PassedReading date: 20 August 2025
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Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.
Bill details last synced on 27 August 2025 at 12:30 pm.