Section 60CG — Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)

Court to consider risk of family violence

(1) In considering what order to make, the court must, to the extent that it is possible to do so consistently with the child’s best interests being the paramount consideration, ensure that the order:

(a) is consistent with any family violence order; and

(b) does not expose a person to an unacceptable risk of family violence.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the court may include in the order any safeguards that it considers necessary for the safety of those affected by the order.

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Related sections

s 60CD — How the views of a child are expressed
s 60CE — Children not required to express views
s 60CF — Informing court of relevant family violence orders
s 60CH — Informing court of care arrangements under child welfare laws
s 60CI — Informing court of notifications to, and investigations by, information sharing agencies
s 60D — Adviser’s obligations in relation to best interests of the child

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