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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 Courts are pleased to announce the launch of a pilot program for divorce hearings to be conducted by video for matters in the Parramatta, Townsville and Rockhampton registries.

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

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) (‘the Courts’) announce the launch of ‘

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.