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2020

AG's Media Release - Change to the personal bankruptcy threshold

Last updated on Dec 18, 2020
Media Release - The Courts expand COVID-19 List to help families impacted by pandemic

Last updated on Dec 20, 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
Media Release - The Courts are delighted to welcome new judicial appointments

Last updated on Nov 13, 2020
AG's Media Release - Appointments to the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court

Last updated on Aug 26, 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
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
AG's Media Release - Extension of temporary relief for financially distressed businesses

Last updated on Sep 07, 2020
Media Release - Courts welcome proposed legislative changes that will lead to improved risk screening

Last updated on Aug 28, 2020
AG's Media Release - Boosting support for at risk families in the family law system

Last updated on Aug 26, 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
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
Media Release - Appointment of Senior Registrars to the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court

Last updated on Jun 26, 2020
Media Release - Gradual resumption of face-to-face hearings in the Courts

Last updated on Jun 12, 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
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
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
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
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 launch COVID-19 List to deal with urgent parenting disputes

Last updated on Apr 26, 2020
Media Release - The Courts extend gratitude to the health, community and legal sectors

Last updated on Dec 22, 2020

2019

AG's Media Release - Appointments to the Family Court of Australia

Last updated on Feb 08, 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
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 - Family Violence Law Help Website Launched

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

Last updated on Mar 14, 2019
Media Release - The courts welcome the announcement of new appointments

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

Last updated on Mar 22, 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 Courts committed to keeping families safe through the Family Violence Plan

Last updated on Apr 15, 2019
Media Release - The Federal Circuit Court of Australia releases Reconciliation Action Plan

Last updated on May 27, 2019
AG's Media Release - Continuing reforms priority for Attorney-General

Last updated on May 26, 2019
Media Release - Justice for Kin Carers Family Law Forum to be held in Cairns

Last updated on Sep 05, 2019

2018

AG's Media Release - Appointment to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Dec 14, 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 - 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
Media Release - Dr Christopher Kendall welcomed to the Perth registry of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia – providing much needed additional resources

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

Last updated on Apr 26, 2018
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

2017

AG's Media Release - Appointments to the Federal Courts

Last updated on Dec 14, 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
Attorney-General Media Release - Helping vulnerable families through family law disputes

Last updated on Aug 11, 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

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
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
Media Release - Spam Warning

Last updated on Jul 08, 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 - Appointments to Federal Courts

Last updated on May 06, 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

2015

Attorney-General Media Release - Appointments to the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court

Last updated on Oct 29, 2015
AG's Media Release - Appointment to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Jul 16, 2015
Federal Circuit Court committed to servicing families in the central western district of NSW for family law disputes, despite resourcing pressures

Last updated on Aug 19, 2015

2014

YouTube video helps family law litigants to understand what to expect when coming to court

Last updated on Dec 22, 2014
Attorney-General Media Release - Appointments to the Federal Judiciary The Hon George Brandis QC, Attorney-General

Last updated on Dec 11, 2014
Reconciliation Week & The Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on May 23, 2014
Family Court and Federal Circuit Court recognised for work in cultural diversity in the law Richard Foster PSM, CEO Family Court and Federal Circuit Court

Last updated on Mar 25, 2014
Family Court and Federal Circuit Court launches YouTube channels to help people navigate divorce procedures

Last updated on Feb 27, 2014

2013

Appointments to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Attorney General for Australia and Minister for Emergency Management, The Hon Mark Dreyfus QC MP

Last updated on May 16, 2013
Federal Circuit Court of Australia and new judicial complaints handling process commence Attorney General for Australia and Minister for Emergency Management, The Hon Mark Dreyfus QC MP

Last updated on Apr 12, 2013
Introducing the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Apr 12, 2013
Court’s name change reflects commitment to regional communities

Last updated on Apr 12, 2013
Appointments to the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia

Last updated on Mar 28, 2013
Children and family violence: 6th World Congress on Family Law & Children’s Rights

Last updated on Mar 15, 2013
Legislation to re-name the Federal Magistrates Court passed Attorney General for Australia and Minister for Emergency Management, The Hon Mark Dreyfus QC MP

Last updated on Mar 01, 2013

2012

Launch Of The Courts’ Family Violence Best Practice Principles

Last updated on Oct 15, 2012
Introducing the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Attorney General for Australia and Minister for Emergency Management, The Hon Nicola Roxon MP

Last updated on Sep 13, 2012
Federal Courts back on firm footing Attorney General for Australia, The Hon Nicola Roxon MP

Last updated on Sep 10, 2012
Australia's First Indigenous Federal Magistrate Welcomed Attorney General for Australia, The Hon Nicola Roxon MP and Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Last updated on Feb 10, 2012
Welcome Ceremony for Federal Magistrate Ronald Curtain Attorney General for Australia, The Hon Nicola Roxon MP

Last updated on Feb 09, 2012

2011

Appointment of Australia's First Indigenous Commonwealth Judicial Officer Attorney-General, The Hon. Robert McClelland MP and Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Hon. Jenny Macklin MP

Last updated on Dec 08, 2011
Appointments to the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia Attorney-General, The Hon. Robert McClelland MP

Last updated on Dec 08, 2011
Statement by the Family Law Courts

Last updated on Sep 06, 2011
Family Law Courts launch family violence best practice principles

Last updated on Jul 19, 2011
Mr Garry Foster appointed to the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia in Newcastle

Last updated on May 02, 2011
Statement by Chief Justice of the Family Court, The Hon. Diana Bryant Chief Justice of the Family Court, The Hon. Diana Bryant

Last updated on May 20, 2011

2010

The Federal Magistrates Court of Australia celebrates 10 years

Last updated on Jul 09, 2010