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13 May, 2026

Media release: 2026-27 Commonwealth Budget provides $34.2 million to the FCFCOA (Division 2) for migration cases

The Commonwealth Government announced the provision of funds in recognition of the unprecedent growth in migration filings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Court). The funding totals $34.2 million over three years, designed to add capacity to the Court’s migration jurisdiction and to support vulnerable applicants. The measure includes funding for additional Registrars and support staff, together with capital funding for hearing rooms and registry facilities.