Canberra Family Law Registry provides registry services to both the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Court which include:
lodgement of documents
providing procedural advice and responding to enquiries
mail handling
listing of cases
How to get there
The Childers Street Commonwealth Law Courts is located on the corner of Childers Street and University Avenue, adjacent to the Australian National University campus.
The Complex is easily accessible by bus with the Civic Action bus interchange a 10 minute walk from the building, with stops closer by for some routes.
What facilities are available
Public telephones and public toilets, including disabled facilities, are located on the ground floor.
Wheelchair access to the building is via the external courtyard off Childers Street. Lifts with disabled access all floors of the building.
Interpreters can be arranged in advance by contacting the Registry on 1300 352 000. Hearing loops and video conferencing are also available.
Special security arrangements may be made in advance by contacting the Registry on 1300 352 000.
Food is not sold in the building, although there are soft-drinks machines in the building. There are a number of cafes near the building, at the Australian National University and in the near-by city centre.
There is a public car park opposite the building which can be accessed from Childers Street.
Disabled parking, short-term parking and Commonwealth parking is available along Childers Street immediately adjacent the entrance to the building.
