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Labor to scrap ‘equal time’ test for parents in custody disputes, with child welfare paramount

Labor to scrap ‘equal time’ test for parents in custody disputes, with child welfare paramount

Draft bill, to be published on Monday, aims to improve safety for separating familiesFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChildren’s best interests will become the paramount factor in family law disputes under a major reform which includes scrapping the requirement for courts to consider equal or substantial time with each parent.The attorney general, Mark Dreyfus, is releasing a draft bill on Monday aimed at improving the safety of separating families and simplifying the test for what parenting arrangement is best for children.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup

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