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The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Bill 2011 was introduced on 6 September 2011. A committee report was tabled on 17 November 2011. As yet, this Bill has not been passed by parliament. More Info

Australia is a party to The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. This international treaty seeks to ensure that children who are wrongfully removed or wrongfully retained by their parent, will be returned to the country which they normally reside so that issues of parental responsibility can be addressed by the Courts in that country. More Info

It was a momentous night last night for civil rights in QLD with the passing of the Civil Partnerships Act – 47 votes to 40. More Info