In this Daze in Court episode, List members Rohan Hoult and Kim Southey provide a comprehensive overview of the significant amendments to Australian family law that took effect in June 2025.

They unpack the key changes in domestic violence protections, property settlements, and the new legal considerations for companion animals, offering valuable insights for families and legal practitioners alike.

Rohan Hoult is a former Senior Judicial Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, who returned to the Bar in 2023. Rohan can now appear in all courts, including Division 1 and Division 2 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). He has over 35 years’ experience practicing exclusively in family law. Rohan’s extensive practice has included significant trial and appellate work, complex child and property matters, and experience in Magellan cases. He is also an AIFLAM Nationally Accredited Mediator.

Kim Southey has practised predominantly in the area of Family Law since coming to the Bar. She appears in all Family Law matters including children, property and child support; and she has a particular interest in the work of an Independent Children's Lawyer. She has affiliations with many firms in the North East of Victoria and regularly appears in courts in that district including the Albury and Shepparton circuits of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.  

Episode Length: ~60 Minutes
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