Where there is an Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) in place, some Magistrate courts have the option of going to an FVRO Shuttle Conference.
These conferences are run by a registrar, mediating between two rooms, ensuring both parties do not come into contact with the other. The conferences aim to assist the parties to reach agreements without the need to go to trial.
For further information on this process please see the following resources;
Magistrates Court of WA: Conference Process in FVRO Proceedings (Fact Sheet 70)
Magistrates Court of WA: Attending a FVRO Conference- Information for Parties
Legal Aid WA: FVRO’s Shuttle Conferences
WA Family Law Pathways in partnership with the Magistrates Court of WA run bi-monthy tours, in both Perth and Bunbury, for service providers to gain valuable insight into this process. For further information on the Perth tours, click here and for further information on the Bunbury tour, click here.
