National FVPLS Forum Submission to ALRC Family Law Review Discussion Paper – November 2018

In response to the ALRC Family Law Review Discussion Paper, the National FVPLS Forum urges the ALRC to maintain its commitment to break down barriers to access justice and safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children who have experienced family violence. This submission draws from the on-the-ground experience and perspectives of FVPLSs around the country, including Djirra, and makes many vital recommendations to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim survivors of family violence are not left to fall through the gaps and cracks in the family law system any longer.