Concern over cuts to legal aid in Federal budget
Ursula Malone reports for ABC News:
“Justice Diana Bryant said access to legal aid was already a problem in the Family Court, and she was worried about the impact of a further $15 million in Commonwealth funding cuts outlined in the budget.”
In a wide ranging interview, Justice Bryant highlighted particular problems with domestic violence cases, where unrepresented victims may have no choice but to represent themselves, and cross examine the person accused of the violence. She said this can lead to people giving up, or to severely compromised evidence, describing it as a “national disgrace” and a “significant injustice”.
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