Recent changes to the Family Law Act have clarified how "protected confidences", may be dealt with in family law proceedings to protect sensitive information and documents. This session will support professionals to understand the factors the court will take into account when deciding if records should be produced or relied on, and the practical implications for clients and service providers.

Topics include:

What is a protected confidence
How protected confidences differ from Counselling Notes Protect / Sexual Assault Counselling Privilege laws
What kind of protections can be sought and the factors the court considers
Practical considerations

Who should attend:

This session is tailored for service providers across a range of sectors, including social services, healthcare, and community support. It’s suitable for practitioners, support workers, coordinators, and anyone working directly with individuals who are affected by or experiencing domestic and family violence.

WLSQ is a specialist community legal centre providing free legal and related services to Queensland women. For more information about WLSQ please visit www.wlsq.org.au.

If you have any questions, please contact cle@wlsq.org.au

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