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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Expanding culturally responsive support for First Nations Australians in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Action description: 

Funding has been provided to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) to employ Indigenous Liaison Officers, a dedicated Judicial Registrar and family consultant which will provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people engaging with the family law system and support the expansion of Specialist Indigenous Lists to all Court registries.

Outcome: 
Outcome 12
Outcome 13
Status: 
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
Yes
Indicators: 
Proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women reporting to have sought help from support services (police/ legal/ counselling/ housing, etc.) by service type
Responsible Ministers: 
Attorney-General
Resourcing: 
$17.2 million
Delivery timeframe: 
Expected completion by June 2026
Agency: 
Attorney-General's Department