Senate debates

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Questions without Notice

Tasmania: Family Law

2:42 pm

Photo of Murray WattMurray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you again, Senator Tyrrell. Just to add to the information I've provided to you already, my understanding is that the court and its representatives went down to Burnie last week to source a new location for the court, to find a new and safe location for the circuit when it goes to Burnie. The Attorney-General is monitoring the situation closely, and his department is working closely with the courts. We certainly acknowledge that not having a Family Court circuit presence in Burnie is a problem, and this will be treated as a priority.

I did hear some interjections from some members of the opposition about the comparison you made to the stadium investment. I make the point that some of those—

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