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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