As a solicitor, Senator Tuffy would have more knowledge than I of the family courts. I am always concerned about the numbers urged to go forward with personal injury or medical cases. An enormous number of those cases are lost, but in many instances the legal adviser has not told the unfortunate applicant about the large amount of money he or she may have to pay. These people have often been encouraged to sign indemnities saying they will pay the fee if the case is lost. Whereas in such cases I would like the applicant to obtain more information about the financial penalties they might incur if they lose the case, I believe applicants could be deterred from bringing cases altogether.