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Further details have been released regarding the government’s efforts to support the justice system, following the federal budget being handed down on Tuesday, 6 October.
The Morrison government has delivered its 2020-21 budget, declaring it will provide $220 million to support the delivery of critical frontline services for families.
In clarifying the key measures introduced, Attorney-General Christian Porter issued a statement, noting the government “recognises the pressures the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on the justice system more broadly”.
These measures include:
“Legal fees associated with protracted court action can rapidly eat away at the funds parents need to restart their lives after a separation, so it makes good sense to assist them to settle matters amicably wherever possible.”
The A-G added that “keeping matters out of the courts also helps to reduce congestion for those cases where court proceedings are necessary”.
“The past year has presented a number of challenges to legal and workplace services in terms of the level of demand and issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
“We are investing in additional resources, upgraded systems and better facilities to ensure the services within my portfolio responsibility continue to allow Australians to efficiently resolve their legal and workplace issues.”
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Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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