A rights group, SIS Forum, is advocating for a federal bill concerning child and spousal maintenance payments. The proposed legislation aims to rectify existing inequalities experienced by children lacking adequate financial support. According to SIS Forum’s executive director, Rozana Isa, the bill will address longstanding injustices in this area. Details of the bill’s specific provisions have not yet been released, but the focus is on ensuring consistent and fair support for families. The move signals a push for greater federal involvement in family law matters currently largely governed at the state level. Advocates believe a federal framework will provide greater consistency and protection for vulnerable individuals. This initiative seeks to improve the financial wellbeing of children and spouses following separation or divorce.