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1: Divorce is costing the Australian economy $14 billion a year | July 6, 2014

In light of the staggering costs of divorce to the national economy in government assistance payments and court costs, Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews said he will act to establish an expert panel on early intervention, examine strategies to lower the divorce rate and better identify and assist vulnerable children and young people…




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2: Relationship Tune-ups – Govt Proposes $200 Counselling Voucher for all Aussie Couples | May 17, 2014

The relationships of Australia are about to get a free tune-up, courtesy of Kevin Andrews. In July this year he will introduce a program whereby couples of all persuasions — those about to be married, the already married, the unmarried, same-sex couples, those hoping to soup up a sagging sex life — will be able to apply online for a $200 counselling voucher…




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3: Counselling vouchers – can they reduce Australia’s sky high divorce rate? | January 27, 2014

Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews’ plan to equip couples with $200 vouchers for counselling could drive the national divorce rate down, Relationships Australia says.
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