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One Nation party leader Pauline Hanson Source: AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says an inquiry into the family law court system is about helping children and parents - not political negotiations with One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson.

Mr Morrison announced a parliamentary inquiry into the family courts on Tuesday.

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