![]() In addition, the Government will provide $15.7 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to prosecute alleged perpetrators of child sexual abuse and $6.3 million to the Attorney‑General’s Department to continue the Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties Scheme, which protects victims of family violence - who are primarily women - in family law proceedings. The Government will provide $101.4 million in additional funding to enhance existing and establish 20 new Children’s Contact Services, which provide a safe, reliable and neutral place for supervised contact and facilitated changeovers, to minimise conflict between parents and reduce the risk to women and children of ongoing family violence. The Government will also provide $29 million to implement the National Strategic Framework for Information sharing between the Family Law and Family Violence and Child Protections Systems to improve family safety outcomes. The Government will provide $60.8 million to fundamentally transform family law case management in the federal family courts to deliver a safe, child-centred, supportive, accessible, timely and efficient court system for Australians. The Government is making major investments in our family courts to ensure timely resolution of sensitive legal matters. $6.7 million to support child sexual abuse prosecutions.$14.3 million to pilot legal assistance in family law matters for South Australia, and.$17.1 million for enhancements of Domestic Violence Units and Health Justice Partnerships providing additional, mental health specific funding for these services to respond to the growing needs of women who have experienced family and domestic violence in rural and remote areas.$83.1 million to enhance and expand the number and geographic coverage of Family Advocacy Support Services ($85 million including administration costs).$60 million to provide dedicated legal assistance services for people with mental health issues.$129 million in additional legal assistance funding under the Women’s Safety Package to allow women’s legal centres to help vulnerable women access justice.The Government will provide additional funding of $310 million through the National Legal Assistance Partnership, including: It will also ensure workplaces are fair, productive, flexible, safe and in the best possible position to help secure Australia’s recovery. The Government’s significant investments in this year’s Budget will ensure Australia's legal and justice system is accessible and efficient. In the 2021-22 Budget, the Australian Government will provide more than $819.6 million to enhance legal and workplace services to support Australians. Enhanced legal and workplace services to support Australians
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