This Practice Direction applies to all proceedings commenced on or after 1 December 2025 in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts). This Practice Direction also applies to any proceedings commenced prior to this date unless unfair or impractical do to so.

This Charter reflects the commitment of Australian family courts to create a culture and environment where children are more consciously placed at the front and centre of decision-making, in a way that best promotes their safety and well-being

The purpose of this report is to inform the Attorney-General, the Parliament, court clients and the public about the achievements and performance of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) (FCFCOA (Division 1)) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (FCFCOA (Division 2)) (the Courts) in the financial year ending 30 June 2025.

Sequestration orders

The Court orders that:

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025 Rule 31.06

This form is used by the respondent/s named in: An appeal from the Administrative Review Tribunal transferred to the Court from the Federal Court (see Part 27 of the Rules); or An appeal from a decision of the Commissioner (see Part 30 of the Rules).

This form is used if a party to current proceedings wishes to seek further interlocutory or procedural orders.

This 2025–2027 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) reflects the Courts’ continuing commitment to supporting access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

A non-parent party to the proceedings may include but is not limited to grandparents, aunts/uncles, elder siblings or kinship carers of the child/ren.