The purpose of the Family Court (Family Court Associates) Legislation Bill responds to a particular issue identified by the independent panel, which is that the high administrative workload of judges contributes to delay. The panel recommended a new position be established in the court to take on some of the judges' workload. In response to this recommendation, the bill establishes a new role in the Family Court: the Family Court Associate. Establishing the Family Court Associate role is intended to improve outcomes for people participating in Family Court proceedings—particularly children—by making more effective use of judge time and reducing delay. 