{"id":"tas:act-2015-032","name":"Family Violence Amendment Act 2015","slug":"family-violence-amendment-act-2015","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"32 of 2015","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":31700,"registerId":"tas-act-2015-032-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This Act may be cited as the [Family Violence Amendment Act 2015](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2015-032) .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> This Act commences on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Family Violence Act 2004 Amended","content":"# Part 2 Family Violence Act 2004 Amended\n\n*\n\n**3.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n**\n\n**4.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n**\n\n**5.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n**\n\n**6.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n**\n\n**7.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n**\n\n**8.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n**\n\n**9.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n**\n\n**10.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n**\n\n**11.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n**\n\n**12.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n**\n\n**13.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .\n\n*","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"3.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 3.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 4.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 5.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 6.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"7.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 7.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"8.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 8.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"9.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 9.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"10.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 10.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"11.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 11.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"12.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 12.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"13.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 13.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) .","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Justices Act 1959 Amended","content":"# Part 3 Justices Act 1959 Amended\n\n*\n\n**14.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Justices Act 1959](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1959-077) .\n\n**\n\n**15.**   \n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Justices Act 1959](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1959-077) .\n\n*","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"14.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 14.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Justices Act 1959](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1959-077) .","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"15.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 15.\n\n> The amendments effected by this Part have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Justices Act 1959](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1959-077) .","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal of Act","content":"# Part 4 Repeal of Act","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal of Act","content":"### 16 Repeal of Act\n\n> This Act is repealed on the three hundred and sixty fifth day from the day on which it commences.","sortOrder":19}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available information, the Act appears to remain within its original scope as a targeted amendment to Tasmania's family violence legislation. There is no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond its stated purpose. However, the absence of the substantive amendment text means this assessment is necessarily limited."},"complexity_factors":["The document provided is largely metadata and status information — the substantive amendment text is not included, severely limiting analysis","As an amending Act, its effect can only be understood by cross-referencing the parent Family Violence Act 2004 (Tas), adding a layer of complexity for readers","Family violence legislation can involve intersecting criminal, civil, and procedural law, which adds inherent complexity","The low score reflects the limited content available for review — the amendment itself may be more or less complex than a score of 3 suggests"],"plain_english_summary":"The Family Violence Amendment Act 2015 (Tas) updates Tasmania’s Family Violence Act rather than replacing it. It affects people experiencing or accused of family violence and the police, courts and support professionals who handle those matters.\n\nThe amendments likely refine definitions, reporting, policing or procedural rules that shape protections and responses. Because the amendment’s text isn’t provided here, consult the Family Violence Act 2004 (Tas) together with this 2015 amendment to see the current law."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Act’s scope is limited and explicit: it amends two named Acts by incorporation and contains a one‑year repeal. Nothing in the instrument indicates an expansion or narrowing beyond that stated purpose; substantive amendment details must be checked in the authorised versions referenced."},"complexity_factors":["Procedural instrument: primarily incorporates amendments into existing Acts rather than creating new substantive regimes.","Sunset clause: automatic repeal 365 days after commencement adds a temporal limit to effect.","Cross-references: relies on authorised versions of the Family Violence Act 2004 and the Justices Act 1959 rather than reproducing amendment text.","Omission of detail: the Act does not include the substantive amendment text within its body, requiring users to consult the authorised consolidated Acts to see the actual changes.","Low stakeholder decision complexity: changes are applied by courts and administrative agencies, not creating new administrative bodies or discretionary powers."],"plain_english_summary":"This Act makes temporary amendments to the Family Violence Act 2004 and the Justices Act 1959 by incorporating changes into those authorised Acts, and it automatically expires 365 days after commencement. It therefore changes the legal text that courts, magistrates and people affected by family‑violence orders must apply for one year.\n\nThe parliament enacts the amendments; courts and justices apply them; administrative and compliance costs fall on government agencies and affected individuals while the amendments are in force."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Act performs exactly its stated purpose: amending two specific Acts and then self-repealing. There is no scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short — only 16 sections","No defined terms (all substantive content refers to external Acts)","No conditional logic or nested exceptions","Simple structure: preliminary provisions, amendment instructions, self-repeal","All substantive amendments incorporated by reference to other Acts — the Act itself contains no operative provisions beyond the mechanism of incorporation"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tasmanian** law that made changes to two existing laws: the Family Violence Act 2004 and the Justices Act 1959.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Amends the Family Violence Act 2004** (sections 3–13): Updates Tasmania's main family violence law. The actual changes aren't shown in this document — they've been merged into the current version of the 2004 Act.\n- **Amends the Justices Act 1959** (sections 14–15): Makes changes to the law governing justices of the peace and magistrates court procedures. Again, the specific changes have been incorporated into the current version of that Act.\n- **Self-destructs** (section 16): The entire Act automatically repeals itself 365 days after it starts, leaving only the changes it made to the other two laws.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- People experiencing or accused of family violence in Tasmania\n- Police, courts, and magistrates handling family violence matters\n- Justices of the peace\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis is a **\"consequential amendments\"** (housekeeping) law. Rather than rewriting family violence laws from scratch, Parliament passed this to patch specific sections of existing laws. The self-repeal mechanism keeps the statute books tidy — once the changes are absorbed into the main laws, this amendment Act disappears."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/family-violence-amendment-act-2015","history":"/api/acts/family-violence-amendment-act-2015/history","analysis":"/api/acts/family-violence-amendment-act-2015/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/family-violence-amendment-act-2015/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/family-violence-amendment-act-2015/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/family-violence-amendment-act-2015/documents"}}