Sydney Family Law Registry
Lionel Bowen Building
97-99 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000
GPO Box 9991 Sydney NSW 2001
DX Box: DX 1015 Sydney
Phone: 1300 352 000 Fax: (02) 9217 7136
Email: enquiries@familylawcourts.gov.au
Phones available: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Counter open: 8:45am - 4:30pm
Sydney 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 Family Court of Australia is located on the corner of Goulburn and Castlereagh Streets in the Lionel Bowen Building and is within walking distance of either Central, Museum and Town Hall Stations.
- It is also within proximity to major bus routes along George, Elizabeth and Castlereagh Streets.
- There are two public car parks located close to the Court which can both be accessed via Goulburn Street.
- Short term street parking is also available nearby.
Facilities available:
- Public telephones are located on the ground floor and levels 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
- Toilets, including disabled facilities are located on the ground floor and levels 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Parents/rest rooms are located on Levels 4, 5, 6 and 7. Changing facilities for babies are located within the rest rooms on levels 4, 6 and 7.
- Wheelchair access to the building is via the main entrance on Goulburn Street.
- Interpreters can be arranged by contacting the Registry on 1300 352 000 in advance.
- Hearing Loops are available by contacting the Registry on 1300 352 000 in advance.
- Special security needs can be met. Arrangements must be made in advance by contacting the Registry on 1300 352 000 in advance.
- Food is not sold within the building, however a volunteer service provides tea and coffee on Level 4 for a small donation. There are coffee shops in the near vicinity.
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