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This is the 28th consolidation edition of the Family Law Act 1975, which incorporates all amendments up to 12 June 2009, together with the Family Law Rules 2004, Family Law Regulations 1984, and the newly commenced Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008. Since the previous edition in 2008, the Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Measures and Other Measures) Act 2008 has been passed, changing family law relating to property settlements and spousal maintenance for both heterosexual and same de facto couples. Other changes have also occurred in relation to legal procedures and administration, and the accreditation of family dispute resolution practitioners.