Due to the introduction of the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Act 2011, the Best Practice Principles are currently under review. The 3rd edition is expected to be released in October 2012. The edition currently available on this website is not in line with the amended legislation.
The Best Practice Principles have been developed by the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia. They contribute to furthering the courts’ commitment to protecting children and any person who has a parenting order, from harm resulting from family violence and abuse.
The Best Practice Principles recognise:
The Best Practice Principles are applicable in all cases involving family violence or child abuse or the risk of family violence or child abuse in proceedings before courts exercising jurisdiction under the Family Law Act. They provide useful background information for decision makers, legal practitioners and individuals involved in these cases.