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Government will provide $7 million new funding to bring court staff salaries up to the public sector average, Courts Minister Matt Robson announced today.

New laws passed by Parliament yesterday will give court registrars the power to waive, refund or postpone civil court fees if either the applicant is unable to pay, or the case concerns a matter of public interest and would not otherwise proceed.

New laws passed by Parliament yesterday will give court registrars the power to waive, refund or postpone civil court fees if either the applicant is unable to pay, or the case concerns a matter of public interest and would not otherwise proceed.

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Courts Minister Matt Robson today launched the pilot of a new court service to help children and young people who give evidence in the criminal courts.

No-one will be denied access to the Courts because they can't afford the court fees, says Minister for Courts, Matt Robson.

Today he announced the membership of a working party, set up to examine the possible impact of new civil court fees.

"I have listened, and with the agreement of Cabinet, decided to put the proposed increase in court fees on hold for three months," says Minister for Courts Matt Robson.

The Environment Court is to get an additional judge and extra funding of $2.1 million over three years to alleviate pressures on the caseload, Courts Minister Matt Robson and Environment Minister Marian Hobbs announced today.

Fees for many Disputes Tribunal hearings will fall, while many District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal fees will increase, Courts Minister Matt Robson announced today.

Taking all steps to collect outstanding fines is vital to maintain the integrity of our justice system, says Minister for Courts Matt Robson.

Minister calls for 'time out'

"I have listened, and with the agreement of Cabinet, decided to put the proposed increase in court fees on hold for three months," says Minister for Courts Matt Robson.