Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

FAMILY LAW ACT 1975 - SECT 8

             (1)  After the commencement of this Act:

                     (a)  proceedings by way of a matrimonial cause shall not be instituted except under this Act; and

                     (b)  proceedings by way of a matrimonial cause instituted before the commencement of this Act shall not be continued except in accordance with section 9.

             (2)  Proceedings for a decree of restitution of conjugal rights, of jactitation of marriage or of judicial separation shall not be instituted or continued after the commencement of this Act.

             (3)  Proceedings for a separation order shall not be instituted after the commencement of this Act.