Philip Ruddock (Berowra, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

I do not have any precise briefings on the issue but, as I understand it, we make a commitment in budgets for specific proposals which are a known quantity. I know that needs have been identified by the local profession and have been mentioned to me by the Family Court and the Chief Federal Magistrate. There are issues about accommodation in the context of the adequacy of the present accommodation and the term of the present commitments. This is about ensuring that there is resourcing to make the further judgements as to what is required and about ensuring a proper recognition of the court’s needs. When an appropriate proposal is developed, I am sure it will be something that the government will want to support.

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