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World in Photos Here's a look at the top photos from around the globe. Acting shadow attorney-general Penny Wong said Justice Pascoe's suggestion a royal commission into the family law system might be necessary showed the proposed reforms were in chaos. The debate came as the ALRC released a large number of proposals to fix the system , ahead of its final report being delivered.
Among the suggestions are the appointment of a "child advocate" to protect the interests of children caught up in bitter family disputes, and broadening the list of examples of things that could be considered family violence to include emotional and psychological abuse, and using technology to conduct abuse. Protesters this morning gathered outside the family law conference in Brisbane, calling for a royal commission into the family law system. Some judges have also criticised the proposed merger, describing it as being thought up by accountants rather than those working in the field.
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Justice Pascoe said he had witnessed a significant rise in violence, substance abuse, and mental health issues during his time as a judge on the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court. He singled out the murder of four-year old Darcey Freeman in Melbourne , and the recent killings of teenagers Jack and Jennifer Edwards in Sydney. First posted October 03, More stories from Queensland. If you have inside knowledge of a topic in the news, contact the ABC. ABC teams share the story behind the story and insights into the making of digital, TV and radio content.
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