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A lot has happened over the past week - you may have missed a big government backdown over Family Court laws. Here's what you need to know. #thread (1/6) theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…
This policy was flawed from the very beginning - it was rolled out with zero consultation with those most closely involved in the day to day workings of the Family Court, including the families themselves. It would have destroyed the family law system. (2/6)
Thankfully @cporterwa abandoned his plans this week. But the uncertainty has done lasting damage to the Family Court. And the shocking thing is Porter is refusing to give the Family Court additional resources because he did not get his way with the bill. (3/6)
$16m promised for additional judges and registrars which was dangled in front of crossbenchers during negotiations will now no longer be delivered to the desperate family law system. Here's the excerpt from a letter written by @cporterwa to me that proves it (4/6) 
This is holding vulnerable families hostage. If Mr Porter truly believed the family law system needed assistance - which it does - this funding would have been in the budget whether or not the law was passed. It is shameful. (5/6)
All this just shows the Family Court bills for exactly what they always were - purely political. As Attorney-General and custodian of the court system this is a complete abdication of responsibility from @cporterwa. Time for him to go. (6/6) #auspol #auslaw
