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Lawmakers are pushing for a royal commission to overhaul Australia’s family law system, arguing it’s often weaponized by abusers and leaves survivors drowning in crippling legal costs. Without legal aid, many fleeing violence face impossible choices between financial ruin and safety, while navigating courtrooms can be re-traumatizing. Experts debate whether a fresh royal commission is needed—or if existing recommendations should be urgently implemented. Meanwhile, proposals like a HECS-style legal fee loan aim to bridge the gap, as the government pledges more funding to end violence against women and children, but the best path forward remains fiercely contested.

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