The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) welcome the appointment of six judges, who will commence on Monday, 30 November 2026.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia finalised more matters in 2025–26, and finalised them faster in key areas, despite filings rising in every jurisdiction, according to the Courts’ Annual Report, tabled on 23 October 2026.
The Honourable Chief Justice William Alstergren AO highlighted the importance of ensuring children remain at the centre of Australia’s family law system when he opened the Sixth National Independent Children’s Lawyer Conference in Hobart.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia acknowledges today’s announcement by the Attorney-General of the Australian Government’s intention to recommend to the Governor-General the appointment of the Honourable Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland AO as Commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) is pleased to welcome two new judicial appointments announced by the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Michelle Rowland MP.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) (the Courts/FCFCOA) will be represented by Judicial Registrar Wajiha Ahmed and Ms Hayley Foster at the Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA) National Conference 2026 this week, to showcase the Courts’ work in supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities and improving participation in the justice system.
The Courts hosted a roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence and the courts, bringing together leaders from the judiciary and academia, including representatives from Melbourne Law School and the National University of Singapore.
The Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Michelle Rowland MP has announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Judge Patrizia Mercuri as a Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) (Division 1).
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Court) officially opened a new purpose‑built Migration Hub at its Parramatta Registry, marking a significant step toward improving access to justice for court users in Western Sydney.
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.
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.
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 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.
