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27 June 2022
The NSW Government is investing more than $2 billion in 2022-23 to increase access to justice and further strengthen courts and frontline services.
Attorney General Mark Speakman said key initiatives funded in the 2022-23 Budget include $18.0 million for the expansion of audio visual facilities, including for domestic violence complainants and witnesses, in approximately 50 courts and tribunals.
"As part of the NSW Government's commitment to support victims of family and domestic violence, $3.4 million is being directed towards funding for court-appointed questioners to prevent domestic violence complainants from being directly cross-examined by self-represented defendants," Mr Speakman said.
"The Statewide Court and Community Liaison Services (SCCLS) program will be expanded to help divert people with serious mental illness from the criminal justice system and connect them with appropriate support services.
"Funding for three acting District Court judges will help to reduce the backlog of matters resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Overall, the $2 billion investment will alleviate the stress for victims, their families and other vulnerable people who come into contact with our justice system," he said.
Key justice investments include:
"The NSW Government's $2 billion investment in our justice system will help modernise and increase access to justice in our State, particularly for those vulnerable members of our community, and support important legal reforms that are making a real difference to the citizens of New South Wales," Mr Speakman said.
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