Ongoing funding crisis in the Family Courts

Late last year I wrote about the crisis in the Family Law Courts. It would appear that in the new year no improvements have occurred as recently the ABC reported on a matter from the Wollongong area having to be sent to Brisbane for the hearing.

The ABC interviewed a local solicitor who pointed out that this was distressing for the family involved as it will increase the costs involved in the hearing, both in terms of their personal travel costs but also the legal costs of their solicitors. The solicitor added that the reason the transfer was that other matters were already being given a date 2 years away and having the matter heard in Brisbane was the earliest date that could be given.

The report went on to note that the federal Attorney-General has still yet to appoint two judges to replace two retired judges.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-15/judge-shortage-forces-nsw-family-interstate-for-court-hearing/7090164