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This form is used for commencing a general federal law proceeding where no other form of application is applicable under the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2021 (the Rules). Do not use this form if your application relates to family law, child support, Fair Work, human rights or matters arising under the Bankruptcy Act 1966, Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 or Migration Act 1958.

This form is used for commencing an application in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia alleging unlawful discrimination under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986: see rule 26.03(1) of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)(General Federal Law) Rules 2021 (the Rules).

This form is used to commence a proceeding under section 476 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth), including where an extension of time is also sought under section 477.

This form is not a prescribed form, but you may be directed to prepare one in your case. A balance sheet is used to list assets and liabilities held by parties. The balance sheet also includes add backs, financial resources and superannuation. In order to prepare a Balance Sheet, you will need to itemise, describe and provide your value for each of your assets and liabilities.

This form of Bond has been prepared by the Court as a precedent for use when a court has ordered a person to enter into a Bond (also known as a recognizance) as a consequence of a contravention of a court order.

This document must be filed in accordance with any trial directions made by the Court. It must be no longer than 5 pages in parenting proceedings and 7 pages in financial proceedings unless the Court orders otherwise.

This document must be forwarded to the Court and the other party/ies at least 2 days prior to the interim hearing.

This certificate is prepared by a registrar, mediator or dispute resolution practitioner upon completion of a dispute resolution process.

This form is used to apply for a Certificate of non-compliance with subpoena if the person named in the subpoena (which was served in New Zealand) fails to comply with the subpoena.

This form must be filed and served on the other party/ies in the proceeding and the Independent Children’s Lawyer (if one is appointed) by ordinary service, prior to the Compliance and Readiness hearing. 

This document is to be provided to the Court via email or private mediator on a ‘without prejudice’ basis prior to dispute resolution. This form will not be placed on the Court file. Such documents are privileged and may not be used in contested hearings or for purposes other than genuine attempts to resolve disputes between parties.