The Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Act 2025 (Cth) (CWPO Act) commences on 5 May 2026. From that date, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), exercising its General Federal Law jurisdiction, has jurisdiction to hear and determine applications for Commonwealth workplace protection orders.
The Courts have updated the following family law forms: Response to Initiating Application, Undertaking, Third Party Debt Notice, Enforcement Warrant, Affidavit: Translation of Marriage Certificate, Notice of Address for Service
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (the Courts) convened more than 70 national leaders from government, the judiciary, legal aid, specialist family violence sectors and others at its 2026 Family Violence Symposium in Sydney. The Symposium focused on three key reform priorities: Addressing systems abuse within family law proceedings, Strengthening the Courts’ responses to family violence risk and safety, Enhancing equitable access to justice for priority populations
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) will mark a significant national milestone in 2026, celebrating 50 years since the establishment of the Family Court of Australia.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) is pleased to welcome 4 new judicial appointments by the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Michelle Rowland MP.
Several Court forms have had updates made to them and reissued
This update provides important information about Applications for Review filed after close of filing on Wednesday, 10 December 2025.
Some of Australia’s most influential leaders are stepping up to tackle one of the nation’s most urgent challenges — domestic and family violence. More than 100 leaders from sport, business, education, government and media will unite at a landmark Family Violence Prevention Forum to drive cultural change and champion evidence-based strategies that prevent violence before it starts.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is thrilled to welcome Bonnie - the first Facility Dog to serve in a federal jurisdiction in South Australia.
The Courts are pleased to announce the commencement of the Interpreter Practice Direction, which takes effect from 1 December 2025.
Darwin Registry reopening Monday 24 November
Registry opening hours from 25 December 2025 to 7 January 2026 for all Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia registries and contact information during this time.
On 27 October 2025, the Annual Report of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (‘the Courts’) was tabled in Parliament. The report marks a year in which the Courts’ made significant strides towards improving safety, accessibility and inclusivity for court users in Australia.
Coinciding with National Children’s Week, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (the Courts/FCFCOA) have proudly launched the Courts’ Children’s Charter and Kids’ Corner — two new initiatives designed to support children whose parents are separating and are involved in family law proceedings.
The Courts acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders, past, present and emerging.
