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Media release: Court CEO talks about keeping families safe STOP Domestic Violence conference, Hobart
As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, representatives from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts) will be presenting at the STOP Domestic Violence Conference which commenced in Hobart yesterday.
Media release: The Courts launch short films about family violence and how the voice of the child is heard in parenting cases
Today, the Courts officially launched three animated short films that will help educate the public about: What is family violence in family law cases?, How is the voice of the child heard? and How does the court process work for parenting cases? The Courts’ new films build on the existing online resources developed by the Courts in 2021 which focused on how to ‘separate smarter’.
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Court support
This page summarises what court staff can and cannot do. It also provides information about the range of support services you can access and what you need to do if you have special circumstances.
Safety at court
This page explains what to do and how the Court can assist you if you have any safety concerns when attending a court appointment or hearing.
Attending court
Fair work: Avoiding court
This page provides information about other ways you might be able to resolve your fair work dispute without the need for a court hearing.
The Courts and your privacy
In most circumstances, courts and their decisions are accessible to members of the public. This policy of 'open justice' is reflected in section 97 of the Family Law Act 1975, which provides that all proceedings should be heard in open unless a court decides otherwise. The principle of open justice is fundamental to ensuring that courts remain transparent and accountable for their decisions.
Guide to Communicating with the Courts
This guide addresses how to appropriately communicate with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), including chambers staff, Court Children's Services, and registry and other Court staff.

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