Stakeholder Consultation on the Draft Family Court Bill
A stakeholder consultation convened to gather legal, institutional and civil-society input on the proposed Family Court Bill before validation.
Where this consultation stands
- 1Upcoming
- 2Open for responses
- 3Closed & under review
- 4Outcome published
Recorded public status: Closed · Closing date: 9 April 2026.
Context and participation
ContextBackgroundThe proposed Family Court is intended to provide a specialised framework for family related matters, including child custody, domestic violence…
The proposed Family Court is intended to provide a specialised framework for family-related matters, including child custody, domestic violence, maintenance and family welfare. The Commission convened a stakeholder consultation on 9 April 2026 before the draft proceeded to validation.
PurposeWhy the Commission is consultingTest the draft against the experience of justice institutions and affected stakeholders; identify legal and implementation concerns; and improve…
Test the draft against the experience of justice institutions and affected stakeholders; identify legal and implementation concerns; and improve the Bill before formal validation.
ParticipationWho should respondJudiciary and justice sector institutions; legal professionals; women's and children's rights organisations; civil society; development…
Judiciary and justice-sector institutions; legal professionals; women's and children's rights organisations; civil society; development partners; interested members of the public
Related reform work
How to participate
This consultation is closed. The page remains available as part of the Commission's public reform record.
The consultation record summarises the purpose and participation process. Any future consultation on the Bill will be published separately.
Consultation outcome
Stakeholder input informed further refinement of the draft, which proceeded to a validation session later in April 2026.