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Chief Justice sets family law targets after funding boost

Michael Pelly

The Family Court system has emerged as a big winner in this year’s budget, with political imperatives around women and family violence helping it secure an unprecedented funding boost.

An extra $100 million over four years will allow for two more judges in the Family Court (FCA), eight more judges for the Family Circuit Court (FCC) and an extra 80 court staff.

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Michael Pelly was The Australian Financial Review’s legal editor

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