The family court does need reform, but not the way Pauline Hanson thinks
- Written by Henry Kha, Lecturer in Law, Macquarie University
Senator Pauline Hanson has recently argued fathers get a raw deal from the family court, saying mothers often make up accusations of family violence to deny fathers contact with their children. These unsupported claims perpetuate a form of victim blaming and may make women who have experienced family violence reluctant to speak out for fear of...