Yes, thank you for the question. You know, progress has not been as quick in this area as it should have been, and I am going to acknowledge that. An Act to Amend the Children's Law Act received assent in the Legislative Assembly in November 2016, and in 2018 the department undertook engagement on the draft regulations with the judiciary family-law lawyers in federal government. We are revising the draft regulations and bringing forward amendments to the legislation. Engagement on the draft regulations has now been completed, and adjustments are under way. This is an important area, and I do acknowledge that we have not moved as quickly on this as we should have. I understand that recalculation of Divorce Act orders requires a memorandum of understanding with the federal government, and discussions on establishing the MoU are currently under way. It is important that this be done. I do recognize that this has not moved ahead as quickly as it should have. Thank you.
Louis Sebert on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 2019. See this statement in context.
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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