Broader Reforms Already in Effect (10 June 2025):
Family Law Amendment Act 2024

Although beyond the most recent, it’s worth noting substantial reforms that came into force on 10 June 2025, following the Family Law Amendment Act 2024: 

• Economic effects of family violence must now be considered in financial and property settlements, with economic and financial abuse explicitly recognized, including dowry abuse.  
• Structured property division framework: Courts follow a defined, codified approach when deciding on asset division, contributions, future needs, fairness.  
• Spousal maintenance must take into account family violence — recognizing how abuse may have hindered earning capacity.  
• Companion animals (pets) are now treated separately from other property, with decisions based on care responsibilities, welfare, and potential for abuse.  
• Duty of financial disclosure has been elevated into the Act itself, obligating both parties to share complete financial information from the early (pre-action) stages until resolution.  
• Less adversarial court processes can be used to better manage cases—particularly when family violence is involved.  
• Updated court forms have been released to reflect these changes; they became available from 26 May 2025 and must be used from 10 June onward.  

Summary Table: Latest and Recent Reforms

What This Means

• If your case involves superannuation, the April 2025 regulation updates directly affect how those amounts are evaluated and handled.
• For broader separation or divorce proceedings, the June 2025 reforms bring cleaner, fairer processes—especially in cases involving violence, financial abuse, or pets, and emphasize transparency and safety.

Let me know if you’d like a breakdown of any specific part—like the new companion animal provisions, how economic abuse is assessed, or how superannuation valuations now work!