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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.

This update focuses on Lighthouse risk screening, including Family DOORS Triage, what happens when an eligible proceeding is filed and what happens next.

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.

Following Tuesday’s budget announcement, and FCFCOA media release, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) have been working on the expansion of the Lighthouse model to 15 family law registries

New court process focused on the safety of children and their families by identifying and addressing issues of family violence and other risks.

Substantial funding announced last night as part of the 2022-23 Budget has been welcomed by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

On behalf of the Australian Government and the Western Australia Government, we are pleased to announce that Ms Robin Cohen SC has been appointed as a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA)

The Chief Justice has approved changes to the following Court forms:

On behalf of the Judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Division 1 and Division 2, I acknowledge and express a deep sense of sadness following the news announcing the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

On 7 September 2022 two family law practice directions were updated.

The Chief Justice (Division 1) and Chief Judge (Division 2) of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, the Hon Will Alstergren AO, together with the Commonwealth Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus, will deliver the State of the National address at the opening of the 19th National Family Law Conference in Adelaide on Monday 15 August.

Judges of the FCFCOA visited the Supreme Court of Indonesia in July 2022 to continue discussions under the Memorandum of Understanding between the courts that focuses on improving the quality of services and judicial decisions in family law cases affecting women and children. 

The FCFCOA Subpoena form (used for all jurisdictions) has been updated and the new

The fees payable in the Federal Circuit and Family Court are changing from 1 July 2022.

The table below shows the current general federal law fees payable and the new fees from 1 July.

The fees payable in the Federal Circuit and Family Court are changing from 1 July 2022.