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Practice Direction No. 3 of 2020 – Lighthouse Project and Evatt List

Last updated on Dec 03, 2020
Media Release - Chief Justice Alstergren launches the ground-breaking Lighthouse Project at the National STOP Domestic Violence Conference

Last updated on Dec 03, 2020
Special Measures Information Notice (SMIN-2) - Subpoena Inspection in the Melbourne and Dandenong Registries - updated 27 Nov 2020

Last updated on Nov 27, 2020
Registry opening hours - December 2020 – January 2021

Last updated on Nov 18, 2020
Media Release - The Courts are delighted to welcome new judicial appointments

Last updated on Nov 13, 2020
Media Release - The Courts on track to introduce new and improved risk screening through the Lighthouse Project

Last updated on Nov 02, 2020
Media Release - New family violence and notice of risk form will provide the Courts with improved information and notification of risk

Last updated on Nov 02, 2020
Subpoenas and DHHS – Victoria

Last updated on Oct 31, 2020
New Notice of child abuse, family violence or risk

Last updated on Oct 30, 2020
Media Release - Statement from the Hon Will Alstergren on the passing of Judge Guy Andrew

Last updated on Oct 08, 2020
Media Release - The Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia welcome Government funding announced in the 2020-21 Budget

Last updated on Oct 08, 2020
AG's Media Release - Funding to upgrade Launceston Court facility

Last updated on Oct 08, 2020
AG's Media Release - Supporting the justice system during the COVID-19 pandemic

Last updated on Oct 07, 2020
Media Release - The Court warmly welcomes the appointment to the bench of Melbourne family law barrister, Patrick O’Shannessy SC

Last updated on Sep 18, 2020
AG's Media Release - Appointment to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Sep 18, 2020
Alternative dispute resolution, settlement and mediation services - stakeholder information

Last updated on Sep 09, 2020
AG's Media Release - Extension of temporary relief for financially distressed businesses

Last updated on Sep 07, 2020
Technology tips to optimise your virtual hearing/electronic ADR experience

Last updated on Sep 03, 2020
Media Release - Courts welcome proposed legislative changes that will lead to improved risk screening

Last updated on Aug 28, 2020
Media Release - The Courts welcome Registrar appointments to provide additional judicial support and to assist in delivering key initiatives

Last updated on Aug 14, 2020
Radio interview with Chief Justice Alstergren on ABC Radio - Huge jump in urgent family law cases fuelled by lockdown stress

Last updated on Aug 12, 2020
Joint Practice Direction 2 of 2020 - Special Measures in Response to COVID-19 (Update 3 August 2020)

Last updated on Aug 03, 2020
Joint Costs Advisory Committee - 2020 call for submissions

Last updated on Jul 22, 2020
Live Chat introduced for General Federal Law

Last updated on Jul 21, 2020
Media Release - New appointments to the Adelaide registry will support judges and implement new pilot for family violence cases

Last updated on Jul 09, 2020
Media Release - COVID-19 update: Victorian restrictions

Last updated on Jul 08, 2020
Public Notice - Ensuring a safe working environment for all staff

Last updated on Jul 06, 2020
Media Release - Appointment of Senior Registrars to the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court

Last updated on Jun 26, 2020
Update to the Profession - COVID-19 Registrar and Child Dispute Services (CDS) listing measures arrangements

Last updated on Jun 25, 2020
Child Dispute Services (CDS) - in-person interview protocol (updated)

Last updated on Jun 25, 2020
Increase to general federal law court fees - 1 July 2020

Last updated on Jun 19, 2020
Increase to family law court fees - 1 July 2020

Last updated on Jun 18, 2020
COVID-19: Important information for migration applicants (updated)

Last updated on Jun 15, 2020
Updated face-to-face in-court protocol

Last updated on Jun 12, 2020
Media Release - Gradual resumption of face-to-face hearings in the Courts

Last updated on Jun 12, 2020
Scam alert

Last updated on Jun 02, 2020
National Arbitration List - Recorded Information Session

Last updated on May 22, 2020
Information Notice - The National Arbitration List

Last updated on May 15, 2020
Notice of Independent Review - Migration Matters

Last updated on Apr 28, 2020
Joint Practice Direction 3 of 2020 - The COVID-19 List

Last updated on Apr 28, 2020
Media Release - The courts launch COVID-19 List to deal with urgent parenting disputes

Last updated on Apr 26, 2020
Practitioner and litigant guide to virtual hearings and Microsoft Teams

Last updated on Apr 22, 2020
Coronavirus and changes to bankruptcy laws - temporary debt relief measures

Last updated on Apr 20, 2020
Media Release - Appointment of Mr David Pringle as Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar of the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Apr 17, 2020
The Courts formalise support for alternative dispute resolution with the introduction of an Arbitration List

Last updated on Apr 16, 2020
Notice to the Profession - 9 April 2020

Last updated on Apr 14, 2020
COVID-19: Border restrictions and shared parenting orders

Last updated on Apr 08, 2020
Migration Matters in the Commonwealth Courts Portal

Last updated on Mar 31, 2020
Radio interview with Chief Justice Alstergren - Parenting arrangements and COVID-19

Last updated on Mar 27, 2020
Media Release - Statement from the Hon Will Alstergren - Parenting Orders and COVID-19

Last updated on Mar 26, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Information for parents

Last updated on Mar 25, 2020
Changes to registry services

Last updated on Mar 23, 2020
Registrar - face-to-face in-person protocol

Last updated on Mar 23, 2020
Notice to the Profession - COVID-19 Measures and listing arrangements for Registrars and Child Dispute Services (CDS)

Last updated on Mar 23, 2020
Notice to the Profession - COVID-19 Measures and listing arrangements

Last updated on Mar 19, 2020
Notice to the Profession - COVID-19

Last updated on Mar 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Changes to the delivery of Registrar and Child Dispute Services

Last updated on Mar 18, 2020
Media Release - Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia prioritise urgent and critical cases as impact of COVID-19 escalates

Last updated on Mar 18, 2020
Media Release - Sydney building of Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia cleared to reopen on Wednesday 18 March

Last updated on Mar 17, 2020
Urgent new arrangements for the listing of matters in the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia (Covid-19)

Last updated on Mar 17, 2020
Media Release - Precautionary closure of Sydney’s Family Court and Federal Circuit Court building - 17 March 2020 due to COVID-19

Last updated on Mar 16, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) notice

Last updated on Mar 16, 2020
Media Release - Hundreds of NSW families encouraged to resolve lengthy family law disputes during the Court’s Summer Campaign

Last updated on Mar 02, 2020
Media Release - New approach to resolve family law property disputes will save time and money through the Court’s “PPP500”

Last updated on Mar 01, 2020
Media Release - The courts provide hundreds of families with opportunity to resolve their long-standing family law dispute during Summer Campaign

Last updated on Feb 10, 2020
Joint Practice Direction 1 of 2020 - Core Principles in the Case Management of Family Law Matters

Last updated on Jan 28, 2020
Isileli "Israel" Folau v Rugby Australia Limited - online file updated

Last updated on Nov 27, 2019
Wauchope circuit cancellation

Last updated on Nov 11, 2019
Media Release - Justice for Kin Carers Family Law Forum to be held in Cairns

Last updated on Sep 05, 2019
Family law forms updated

Last updated on Aug 05, 2019
Isileli "Israel" Folau v Rugby Australia Limited

Last updated on Aug 01, 2019
Increase to family law court fees - 1 July 2019

Last updated on Jun 12, 2019
AG's Media Release - Continuing reforms priority for Attorney-General

Last updated on May 26, 2019
Media Release - The Courts committed to keeping families safe through the Family Violence Plan

Last updated on Apr 15, 2019
Media Release - The courts take vital steps towards reform with development of unified family law processes

Last updated on Apr 05, 2019
Media Release - The court welcomes the appointment of new full-time judge for Townsville registry

Last updated on Mar 22, 2019
Media Release - The courts welcome the announcement of judicial appointments

Last updated on Mar 22, 2019
Media Release - The courts welcome the announcement of new appointments

Last updated on Mar 14, 2019
AG's Media Release - Appointments to the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Mar 14, 2019
AG's Media Release - Family Violence Law Help Website Launched

Last updated on Mar 11, 2019
AG's Media Release - Appointment to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Mar 11, 2019
AG's Media Release - Appointments to the Family Court of Australia

Last updated on Mar 11, 2019
AG's Media Release - Strengthening Family Safety by Enhancing Communication between Family Law Courts and States and Territories

Last updated on Mar 05, 2019
eFiling improvements continue with additional portal update

Last updated on Jan 14, 2019
Media Release - Can you spare half a day per month? Volunteers desperately needed to provide support to families at the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court in Parramatta

Last updated on Dec 20, 2018
AG's Media Release - Appointment to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Dec 14, 2018
eFiling enhancements are live!

Last updated on Nov 19, 2018
State of the Nation Presented by Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, the Hon. Will Alstergren at the 18th National Family Law Conference - Brisbane Exhibition Centre - 3 October 2018

Last updated on Oct 03, 2018
Big enhancements to family law eFiling coming soon

Last updated on Sep 07, 2018
Increase to general federal law court fees - 1 July 2018

Last updated on Jun 26, 2018
Increase to family law court fees - 1 July 2018

Last updated on Jun 22, 2018
Federal courts structural reform

Last updated on May 30, 2018
AG's Media Release - Court Reforms to help families save time and costs in family law disputes

Last updated on May 30, 2018
AG's Media Release - Appointments to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on May 29, 2018
Media Release - Changes to the Townsville registry of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Apr 26, 2018
Media Release - Adelaide couple Judge Peter Cole and Susan Cole receive Medal of the Order of Australia for their work in legal education and helping disadvantaged children

Last updated on Jan 26, 2018
AG's Media Release - Appointments to the Federal Courts

Last updated on Dec 14, 2017
Marriage equality

Last updated on Dec 08, 2017
No. 2 of 2017 Interim Family Law Proceedings (from 1 January 2018)

Last updated on Dec 07, 2017
Accessing your court orders

Last updated on Oct 27, 2017
AG's Media Release - Appointments of new Chief Justice of the Family Court and Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court

Last updated on Oct 10, 2017
AG's Media Release - First comprehensive review of the family law act

Last updated on Sep 27, 2017
AG's Media Release - New Judges appointed to Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Sep 08, 2017
Bankruptcy updates for the Federal Circuit Court and the Federal Court

Last updated on Aug 31, 2017
Court orders are going digital

Last updated on Jul 04, 2017
Media Release - New government initiative to provide family violence support services in family law registries throughout Australia

Last updated on May 17, 2017
AG's Media Release - Transforming the family law system

Last updated on May 10, 2017
AG's Media Release - Commissioner appointed and Terms of Reference released for ALRC inquiry into incarceration rate of Indigenous Australians

Last updated on Feb 10, 2017
Changing the way you pay

Last updated on Dec 05, 2016
Media Release - Family Court and Federal Circuit Court highlight protections for cross examination of vulnerable witnesses and introduce new family violence initiatives

Last updated on Nov 25, 2016
Media Release - Federal Circuit Court launches Twitter account today - @FedCctCourtAU

Last updated on Oct 19, 2016
AG's Media Release - Important family law system initiatives

Last updated on Oct 19, 2016
Spam Warning

Last updated on Aug 02, 2016
Media Release - Spam Warning

Last updated on Jul 08, 2016
Amalgamation of Corporate Services

Last updated on Jul 01, 2016
Media Release - New video helps family law litigants to eFile and manage their case through the Commonwealth Courts Portal

Last updated on Jun 30, 2016
Media Release - Family law system needs more resources to deal with an increasing number of cases involving family violence

Last updated on Jun 20, 2016
AG's Media Release - Appointment to the Federal Circuit Court

Last updated on May 06, 2016
AG's Media Release - Appointments to Federal Courts

Last updated on May 06, 2016
AG's Media Release - Appointments to Federal Courts

Last updated on May 06, 2016
Federal Circuit Court (Bankruptcy) Rules 2016

Last updated on Mar 31, 2016
AG's Media Release - Appointments to Federal Courts

Last updated on Feb 25, 2016
Vale Judge Dominica Whelan of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Feb 17, 2016
AG's Media Release - Permanent Federal Circuit Court Judge named for Rockhampton

Last updated on Feb 02, 2016
AG's Media Release - Federal Circuit Court committed to servicing families in the central western district of NSW for family law disputes, despite resourcing pressures

Last updated on Jul 20, 2015
AG's Media Release - Appointment to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Jul 16, 2015

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