Commonwealth legislation

Family Law Act 1975 - Proclamation (09/02/2012)

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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This document is a formal proclamation—an official announcement by the Governor-General—that activates a specific power of the Family Court of Australia.

What it does:

Sets 11 February 2012 as the date when the Family Court can begin exercising jurisdiction under paragraph 31(1)(aa) of the Family Law Act 1975
Applies this activation to all Australian states, the mainland territories, and Norfolk Island

Why it matters: This proclamation acts as a legal "switch." Without it, the Family Court could not hear cases under this specific provision (which relates to certain financial matters, including those involving de facto couples) in the listed locations. It ensures the Court’s authority is exercisable nationwide from the specified date.

Important note: This does not change the content of the law itself; it simply implements an existing provision by announcing when it takes effect.

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Proclamation

Family Law Act 1975

I, QUENTIN BRYCE, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under subsection 40 (2) of the Family Law Act 1975, fix 11 February 2012 as the date on and after which the jurisdiction of the Family Court of Australia under paragraph 31 (1) (aa) of the Family Law Act 1975 can be exercised, in all proceedings, in the following States and Territories:

(a) New South Wales;

(b) Victoria;

(d) South Australia;

(e) Tasmania;

(f) Australian Capital Territory;

(g) Northern Territory;

(h) Norfolk Island.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 9 February 2012

QUENTIN BRYCE Governor-General

By Her Excellency’s Command

NICOLA ROXON

Attorney-General

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Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation (legislation.gov.au), CC BY 4.0.