22 December, 2022 Media coverage of the Lighthouse Launch The FCFCOA hosted a successful public launch of the Lighthouse initiative in Sydney on Monday 5 December 2022. A media package can be viewed from the Courts' YouTube channel. Read more about Media coverage of the Lighthouse Launch
15 December, 2022 Media Release: Seven new judicial appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (the Courts) are pleased to welcome seven judicial appointments announced today by the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Mark Dreyfus KC MP. Read more about Media Release: Seven new judicial appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
12 December, 2022 AG's Media Release: Ensuring family safety in Australian Hague Convention cases The Albanese Government has amended the law to make it clear that allegations of family and domestic violence can be considered before return orders are made for children under the Hague Convention. Read more about AG's Media Release: Ensuring family safety in Australian Hague Convention cases
09 December, 2022 Update to the profession: Filing and listing of family law proceedings in circuit locations commencing 2023 From January 2023, parties wishing to commence family law proceedings in circuit locations will be able to choose their first return dates before a Judicial Registrar directly on the Commonwealth Courts Portal. Read more about Update to the profession: Filing and listing of family law proceedings in circuit locations commencing 2023
05 December, 2022 Media Release: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia launches major family law reform to improve safety and support for children and families Today, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts) officially launch their world-leading family violence and safety initiative known as Read more about Media Release: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia launches major family law reform to improve safety and support for children and families
24 November, 2022 Update to the Profession: Amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 commencing 28 November 2022 On Monday, 28 November 2022 a number of amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 will commence. Read more about Update to the Profession: Amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 commencing 28 November 2022
23 November, 2022 Update to the profession 4: Lighthouse model and Evatt List expansion to commence next week The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) are delighted to provide this last update with the commencement of the expansion of the Lighthouse model and the Evatt List from this Monday 28 November 2022. Read more about Update to the profession 4: Lighthouse model and Evatt List expansion to commence next week
18 November, 2022 National webinars for the profession on the expansion of the Lighthouse model Webinars are scheduled for 22 and 24 November that are designed to inform the family law profession about the how the expanded Lighthouse model and associated case management processes will work. Read more about National webinars for the profession on the expansion of the Lighthouse model
15 November, 2022 Update to the profession 3: Lighthouse Model Expansion - The Evatt list The third update focuses on the Evatt List which is the Courts’ specialist list for those matters that are considered to be of the highest risk, with a focus on family violence and other family safety risks. The Evatt List ensures that families are provided with appropriate support to safeguard against family violence and other associated risks. It also ensures cases are managed through the Court process as efficiently and effectively as possible, with a focus on identifying risks and early information gathering. Read more about Update to the profession 3: Lighthouse Model Expansion - The Evatt list
11 November, 2022 Registry opening hours - December 2022 - January 2023 Registry opening hours from Monday 27 December 2022 to Monday 9 January 2023 for all Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia registries and contact information during this time. Read more about Registry opening hours - December 2022 - January 2023
11 November, 2022 End of year school holiday period application deadline Rule 5.03 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Family Law) Rules 2021 specifies that applications for an interim parenting or Read more about End of year school holiday period application deadline
11 November, 2022 Lighthouse Latest News New court reform focused on the safety of children and their families by identifying and addressing issues of family violence and other risks. Read more about Lighthouse Latest News
09 November, 2022 Warning about Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia impersonation email scam The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has become aware of an email impersonation scam which is being sent to members of the public. Read more about Warning about Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia impersonation email scam
09 November, 2022 Update to the profession 2: Lighthouse Model Expansion - Risk Screening This update focuses on Lighthouse risk screening, including Family DOORS Triage, what happens when an eligible proceeding is filed and what happens next. Read more about Update to the profession 2: Lighthouse Model Expansion - Risk Screening
04 November, 2022 Update to the profession: Issue of the Special Measures Information Notice – Hearing Protocol The Chief Justice has issued the Special Measures Information Notice – Hearing Protocol to replace the Special Measures Information Notice – COVID-19 Hearing Protocol, with effect from Monday, 7 November 2022. Read more about Update to the profession: Issue of the Special Measures Information Notice – Hearing Protocol