Cabinet approves bill to reform family justice system 

Development of sensible, comprehensive, and sensitive family law procedures, particularly for vulnerable families, will be central to new system, says Justice Minister Helen McEntee

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the overall aim of the bill is to change the culture of the family justice system. Picture: iStock

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said she is determined to reform the family justice system.

Ms McEntee has received Cabinet approval for the Family Court Bill, which will allow for the establishment of a district family court, a circuit family court, and a family high court, as divisions within the existing court structures.