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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

Australia’s family law overhaul a step closer as inquiry endorses focus on child’s best interest

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A multi-partisan Senate committee has considered amendments to the Family Law Act and, while it is calling for further changes, overall it wants the bill passed. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP

A dramatic overhaul of the nation’s family laws which puts more focus on a child’s best interests than on shared parental responsibility, is set to go ahead.

A multi-partisan Senate committee has considered amendments to the Family Law Act and, while it is calling for further changes, overall it wants the bill passed.

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