S5 Episode 14: Daze in Court - The Family Law Amendment Act 2023 Part 2
Release Date: 05/29/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Daze in Court series, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Michele Brooks returns to continue discussing the changes made in the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 and what exactly might be the implications of these amendments in practice.
This episode is the second half of a two-part series, following S5 Episode 13.
To view Michele's presentation, access it here: https://foleys.com.au/resources/Family%20Law%20Amendment%20Act%202023%20-%20Michele%20Brooks.pdf