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Family Violence Ministerial Guidelines Review

Find the latest news and information about the MARAM Annual Report for Quarter 1 2025-26.

Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) Ministerial Guidelines

Family Safety Victoria has commenced a review of the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) Ministerial Guidelines.

The Guidelines review is in line with recommendations made by the Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor (FVRIM) in the 5-Year Legislative review of Parts 5A and 11 of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) (the Legislative Review).

The Guidelines will be rewritten to:

  • clarify and strengthen content
  • assist practitioners in understanding the operation of FVISS
  • reduce length and complexity
  • provide clarity on the operation of FVISS and its relationship to other reforms.

A new tool kit will be developed to complement the Guidelines and address recommendations made in the Legislative review.

Information Sharing Entities will have the opportunity to provide feedback on a draft version of the Guidelines during a public consultation period in 2026.

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