This report contains 102 recommendations for law reform to address family violence.

Proposals in this discussion paper focus around the issues of social security, child support and family assistance, income management, employment, superannuation and migration. The Discussion Paper sets out in detail the issues raised by the Terms of Reference, the research behind the proposals and questions and a thorough analysis and discussion of stakeholder views and...

This Issues Paper deals with the treament of family violence in Commonwealth immigration law. This paper begins with a brief overview of the partner visa scheme before addressing a number of issues surrounding the 'family violence exception' including: the appropriateness of the definition of 'relevant family violence': evidentiary requirements for making a claim of family...

Access to independent financial resources, such as those provided under social security law, can provide economic security and independence to facilitate the safety of those experiencing family violence. This Issues Paper deals with the treatment of family violence in Commonwealth social security law, including under the: • Social Security Act 1991 (Cth); • Social Security...

This report contains 187 recommendations with respect to the reduction of violence, particularly in relation to women and children.