Why a law that seems to support abusive fathers exists | 60 Minutes Australia

The 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction was originally designed to stop fathers from crossing borders to evade custody disputes. But these days, it is being weaponised by some fathers against mothers trying to escape with their child from abusive relationships. *The Point of No Return (2026)* ► Extra Minutes Podcast: https://youtu.be/XhgoHRDDDzY ► Subscribe: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J ► WATCH Full Episodes on 9NOW: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/60minutes9 ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@60minutes9 ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60Minutes9 ABOUT 60 Minutes Australia 60 Minutes Australia have been telling the world’s greatest stories for half a century. Reporters Tara Brown, Amelia Adams, Adam Hegarty, Dimity Clancey and Nick McKenzie look past the headlines to show the bigger picture. Watch the latest from 60 Minutes Australia every Sunday on Channel 9 and 9Now. #60Mins