Kelly Hughes

Following recommendations from the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Family Law for the Future inquiry and the Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System, the government is considering options to establish an accreditation scheme for Child Contact Services (CCS). The Government are inviting comment from current or future providers of CCS, users of services, bodies […]

The WA Government to invest $6 million over three years to improve skills and capabilities to support victim-survivors and respond to perpetrators

On the 10th June 2025 the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 came into effect to make Australia’s Family Law system simpler, safer and fairer for families.  The Act ensures that the impact of family violence is considered, where relevant, when resolving property disputes in the event of relationship breakdown.  Link to the Family Law Amendment

Above: Attorney-General Michelle Rowland (left), pictured here with Governor General, Sam Mostyn (right). WA Family Law Pathways wishes to acknowledge the appointment of the Honourable Michelle Rowland MP as Australia’s Attorney-General on 13 May 2025. We extend our congrats to Her Honour on her appointment to this significant position, which plays a central role in