Parliament has passed Labour Party legislation to protect survivors of family violence when they give evidence in court.
Tracey McLellan’s Evidence (Giving Family Violence Evidence in Family Court Proceedings Amendment Bill ensures victims can give evidence in alternative ways, without having to justify their need for protection from an alleged abuser.
“This Bill is about safety, dignity, and justice. It is about recognising that people who have experienced family violence should not be hurt by the very institution charged with protecting them,” Tracey McLellan said.
“Supporting and protecting people who are brave enough to speak up about family violence is another small step along the path towards eliminating family and sexual violence.
“The passing of the Bill is a step in the right direction, and I’m incredibly proud our work will protect and support people when they need it most.
“It’s not easy to get legislation passed from the Opposition benches, but good ideas and hard work on policy that makes a real difference has paid off,” Tracey McLellan said.