Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice

Review and reform the family court system to ensure equal treatment

Closed 151 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe the current family court system often operates with a gender bias, meaning fathers are treated unfairly. The Government should thoroughly review the family court system, and implement any reforms necessary to ensure that all parents are treated equally.

Timeline

24 Nov 2021 Petition opened for signatures
24 May 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 151
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 24 Nov 2021
Closed 24 May 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.