- Author:
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Date:
- 5 May 2023
The Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor (FVRIM) was appointed to undertake an independent legislative review of Parts 5A and 11 of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) i.e. provisions relating to:
- Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) (Part 5A)
- Central Information Point (CIP) (Part 5A)
- Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework (MARAM) (Part 11)
This review looked at the operation and effectiveness of the legislative provisions, rather than the implementation of the FVISS and MARAM.
Legislative review submissions
To inform her legislative review, the Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor called for submissions from the family violence sector and other stakeholders.
Foreword
The Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor, Jan Shuard PSM, introduces the topic.
Summary
A summary of the report's key findings and recommendations.
Background
The Monitor's role, review approach and scope, legislative framework overview, Royal Commission into Family Violence related findings, and stakeholders consulted for this topic.
Chapter 1: Clarity of information sharing legislative framework
Examines the clarity of the family violence information sharing legislative framework, including Part 5A, the Ministerial Guidelines and related regulations.
Chapter 2: Effectiveness of Part 5A in achieving its objectives
Looks at how effective Part 5A has been in achieving its objectives, including to facilitate information sharing and promote service coordination. Also looks at adverse effects related to Part 5A.
Chapter 3: Impact of Part 5A on victim survivors
Outlines what we heard about the impact of Part 5A on victim survivors. Also discusses information sharing to promote victim survivor agency and the interaction between Part 5A and privacy laws.
Chapter 4: Effectiveness of the Central Information Point in achieving its objectives
Examines the extent to which the legal provisions establishing the CIP are clear, the CIP purposes are being met and the legislative objectives of the CIP have been achieved.
Chapter 5: Clarity of legal provisions for the MARAM Framework
Looks at the clarity of the legal framework for the MARAM reforms, including Part 11, the legislative instrument approving MARAM and related regulations.
Chapter 6: Effectiveness of Part 11 in achieving its objectives
Considers the extent to which Part 11 has been effective in promoting consistency in identifying, assessing and managing family violence risks. Also looks at the effectiveness of annual reporting.
Chapter 7: Other issues and implementation challenges impacting on the Act’s effectiveness
Outlines challenges and concerns raised by stakeholders that were not directly connected to the provisions in the Act but that nonetheless impacted on the Act’s effectiveness.
Recommendations
The Monitor's report makes 16 recommendations aimed at strengthening the legal framework and improving the Act’s effectiveness.
Appendix 1: List of stakeholders consulted during the review
Appendix 1: List of stakeholders consulted during the review
Appendix 2: Call for submissions - consultation questions
Appendix 2: Call for submissions - consultation questions
Appendix 3: List of submissions received by the Monitor
Appendix 3: List of submissions received by the Monitor
Appendix 4: List of material that informed the review
Appendix 4: List of material that informed the review
Appendix 5: MARAM Framework principles and responsibilities for risk assessment and management
Appendix 5: MARAM Framework principles and responsibilities for risk assessment and management
Glossary of key terms and abbreviations
Glossary of key terms and abbreviations
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