The amendment of this instrument made by the Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Amendment (Child's Objection) Regulations 2024 applies in relation to the following proceedings:
(a) proceedings instituted on or after the day that Schedule 4 to the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 commences (the commencement day );
(b) proceedings instituted before, and not finally determined by, the commencement day, other than proceedings in respect of which a final hearing has commenced by the commencement day.