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Media Release - The Courts welcome much needed judicial appointments

Last updated on Apr 01, 2021
COVID-19 Brisbane registry - online and telephone services only

Last updated on Mar 29, 2021
Media Release - The Courts response to floods in New South Wales and South East Queensland

Last updated on Mar 22, 2021
Media Release - Justice Benjamin appointed to the Commission of Inquiry into Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings

Last updated on Mar 17, 2021
Media Release - The Courts’ COVID-19 List has been expanded to assist families quickly resolve their disputes

Last updated on Mar 12, 2021
Media Release - Statement from the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Last updated on Feb 23, 2021
QR code systems being introduced in Court buildings

Last updated on Jan 27, 2021
Joint Practice Direction 1 of 2021 - The COVID-19 List

Last updated on Jan 15, 2021
Media Release - The Courts extend gratitude to the health, community and legal sectors

Last updated on Dec 22, 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
Special Measures Information Notice (SMIN-2) - Subpoena Inspection in the Melbourne and Dandenong Registries - updated 27 Nov 2020

Last updated on Nov 27, 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
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 - New family law arbitration list proving to be a timely and cost effective way of resolving property disputes

Last updated on Oct 02, 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
Media Release - Statement from the Family Court of Australia in response to outcome of the trial of Leonard John Warwick

Last updated on Jul 23, 2020
Joint Costs Advisory Committee - 2020 call for submissions

Last updated on Jul 22, 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 family law court fees - 1 July 2020

Last updated on Jun 18, 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
National Arbitration List - Recorded Information Session

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

Last updated on May 15, 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
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
Special Measures Information Note (SMIN-1 FCoA Appeals) - Special Measures in response to COVID-19

Last updated on Apr 14, 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
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
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 - 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
Full Court (Appeals) sitting dates have been updated

Last updated on Nov 21, 2019
Family law forms updated

Last updated on Aug 05, 2019
eFiling Applications for Consent Orders

Last updated on Jul 04, 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
Notice to legal practitioners – Application for Consent Orders

Last updated on Apr 08, 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 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 - 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
UPDATE - Notice to legal practitioners - information affecting family law forms

Last updated on Feb 14, 2019
eFiling improvements continue with additional portal update

Last updated on Jan 14, 2019
Notice to legal practitioners - information affecting family law forms

Last updated on Dec 21, 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
Media Release - Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice to be sworn in to the Family Court of Australia

Last updated on Dec 10, 2018
eFiling enhancements are live!

Last updated on Nov 19, 2018
State of the Nation Presented by Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, the Honourable Chief Justice John Pascoe, AC CVO at the 18th National Family Law Conference - Brisbane Exhibition Centre - 3 October 2018

Last updated on Oct 03, 2018
Media Release - The Hon Will Alstergren announced as Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and the Hon Robert McClelland as Deputy Chief Justice

Last updated on Sep 27, 2018
AG's Media Release - Appointments of Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia

Last updated on Sep 27, 2018
Big enhancements to family law eFiling coming soon

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

Last updated on Jun 22, 2018
AG's Media Release - Assignments to the Appeal Division of the Family Court of Australia

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
Family Law Amendment (2018 Measures No. 1) Rules 2018: Extension of Grace Period

Last updated on May 29, 2018
Family Law Amendment (2018 Measures No. 1) Rules 2018: Notice to legal practitioners

Last updated on Feb 28, 2018
Media Release - Justice Victoria Bennett appointed as Officer of the Order of Australia for contribution to family law and the protection of children in Australia and internationally

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
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
Media Release - The Hon Chief Justice Diana Bryant AO to retire from the Family Court of Australia

Last updated on Oct 06, 2017
AG's Media Release - First comprehensive review of the family law act

Last updated on Sep 27, 2017
Issuing of new Digital Court File Practice Direction

Last updated on Sep 21, 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
Media Release - Statement from the Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, Diana Bryant

Last updated on Jan 03, 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
AG's Media Release - Important family law system initiatives

Last updated on Oct 19, 2016
Women and Children’s Access to the Formal Justice System in Vanuatu

Last updated on Aug 04, 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 - Appointments to Federal Courts

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

Last updated on Feb 25, 2016
Canberra’s well-respected Family Court judge to retire

Last updated on Feb 12, 2016
Statement from the Family Court of Australia in relation to the arrest of a man over the family court bombings from the 1980s

Last updated on Jul 29, 2015
Changes to family law from 7 June 2012

Last updated on Jul 13, 2015
No changes to family law fees from 1 July 2015

Last updated on Jun 25, 2015
Judgment summary - Jackson & Macek [2015] FamCAFC 114

Last updated on Jun 19, 2015
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013

Last updated on Dec 20, 2013
Justice Rod Burr retires from The Family Court

Last updated on Mar 29, 2012
Family Law User Satisfaction Survey results - December 2011

Last updated on Dec 16, 2011
Joint Costs Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference

Last updated on Apr 08, 2011

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