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We call on the Government to launch an independent inquiry into the family court system regarding their handling of domestic abuse allegations.

We are asking for the inquiry to include:
 Investigating decisions made in domestic abuse-related family court cases to identify failures in protecting victims and children.
 Mandatory evidence-based trauma training for all judges and professionals whose assessments influence court outcomes.
 A full review of the welfare checklist to prioritise child and adult safety over the presumption of contact with an abusive parent.

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