Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Main Committee Room
Parliament House
Canberra
Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland (via videoconference)
Mr Dan Bottrell, President
Ms Clare Dart, Barrister at Law and Committee Member
Law Council of Australia (via videoconference)
Dr Jacoba Brasch QC, President
Ms Di Simpson, Chair, Family Law Section
Legal Services Commission of South Australia (via videoconference)
Ms Gabrielle Canny, Director
Mr Ashley Kent, Manager, Family Law Division
Legal Aid NSW (via videoconference)
Ms Alexandra Colquhoun, Acting Director, Family Law
Ms Anna Baltins, Solicitor in Charge, Domestic Violence Unit, Family Law
Queensland Police Union of Employees (via videoconference)
Mr Ian Leavers APM, General President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr Calvin Gnech, Principal Solicitor
Police Federation of Australia (via videoconference)
Mr Scott Weber APM, Chief Executive Officer
Relationships Australia
Dr Susan Cochrane, National Policy Officer
Mr Nick Tebbey, National Executive Officer
Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare (via videoconference)
Ms Deborah Tsorbaris, Chief Executive Officer
Ms Georgette Antonas, Manager, Policy
Women's Legal Services Australia (via videoconference)
Ms Helen Matthews, Spokesperson (Director – Legal & Policy, Women's Legal Service Victoria)
Department of Social Services (via teleconference)
Mr Shane Bennett, Group Manager, Families Group
Ms Greta Doherty, Branch Manager, Family Safety Policy
Attorney-General's Department
Dr Albin Smrdel, Acting First Assistant Secretary, Families and Legal System Division
Ms Celia Maunder, Acting Assistant Secretary, Family Safety Branch