The Guiding Principles that underpin the Court's Family Violence Strategy are:
1. Primacy of Safety: All who attend the Court and work on its premises should be safe.
2. Recognition of the Impact of Family Violence: Family violence may occur prior, during and after separation and may impact on clients' capacity to effectively participate in Court events.
3. Recognition of the Impact of Violence on Children: Family violence has a significant impact on the well being of children.
4. Recognition of the Diversity of Court Clients: The Court is committed to ensuring that it continues to be responsive to the range of specific needs of diverse client groups.
5. Risk Assessment Approach: A risk assessment approach to the conduct of all Court events is required to support a safe environment.
6. Importance of Information Provision: Relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on the Court's responses to family violence should be widely available and produced in a range of formats to meet the needs of the Court's diverse client base.
7. Community Partnership Approach: Partnerships between the Court and a wide range of organisations, agencies and community groups are essential for the success of the Family Violence Strategy.
8. Importance of Development Programs: Ongoing support to judicial officers and staff through the provision of development programs and access to current research on family violence issues is an important factor in assuring the success of the Family Violence Strategy.