These Directions have the status of law and assist with the conduct of proceedings before the Family Court of Australia
As counsel do not wear wigs in civil proceedings in the Supreme Court of Western Australia or in the Federal Court of Australia, it is no longer necessary for counsel to wear wigs when appearing before the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia sitting in Western Australia.
Practice Direction 2001/6, 4 December 2001, issued by the Hon. Chief
Justice Alastair Nicholson AO RFD