Recorded webinar: Secret Recordings in Parenting Matters: When Can You Press Play?
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About the Webinar
With the widespread use of home-recording devices, warring parties may be tempted to make secret recordings to support their case. But, when is it legal to make a recording without a person’s consent, and when will secret recordings be accepted as evidence in the Family Court? This session examines the legality and admissibility of these types of recordings in parenting matters, including:
- Procedural challenges in admitting secret recordings as evidence
- Determining ‘probative value’
- The risk of admitting such evidence
- Arguing against the admissibility of a recording – key issues to consider
- Impact of the Evidence Act (Cth) and its interplay with family law proceedings
- Surveillance issues – what is the position across the jurisdictions?
- Lessons from recent cases
Presented By

Phillip Ridgway
Senior Associate Accredited Specialist Family Law, PearsonWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in family law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge. CERTIFICATE
CPD Information
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Registered live webinar delegates will receive a CPD certificate for attendance at this webinar. Lawyers can claim up to 0.75 CPD units/points – substantive law .
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