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Media release: Indigenous families in the Lismore region to benefit from specialised services dedicated to helping families navigate the family law system
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Division 2 (the Court), is pleased to announce the commencement of a Specialist Indigenous List (SIL) operating from Lismore registry in NSW. A welcome ceremony involving key local Indigenous legal support services was hosted by the Court in Lismore today to mark the commencement of the List and expansion of local support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families who are involved in family law proceedings.
International focus on family violence and safety reforms as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia hosts New Zealand Family Court judges
Two senior New Zealand Family Court judges and representatives from the New Zealand Ministry of Justice are visiting the Federal Circuit and family Court of Australia this week, to share ideas and discuss initiatives that address issues of family violence, risk screening and safety measures in family law cases.
Media release: Indigenous families in the Newcastle region to benefit from specialist services dedicated to assisting families navigate the family law system
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) (the Courts) are committed to providing safe, fair, efficient and relevant access to justice for all Australians. As part of that commitment the Courts are pleased to announce the commencement of a Specialist Indigenous List operating from the Newcastle registry in NSW from 30 October 2023. The list has been named Wonai Nganka Kanan which means “children/child first” in the local Awabakal language.
Practice and procedure update: Family law Rules
The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (the Amendment Act) commences on 10 June 2025. As a result, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (the Rules) have been amended.
Family Law Practice Direction: Child support and child maintenance proceedings
This Practice Direction sets out the procedure for all family law proceedings with respect to child support and/or child maintenance (including overseas child maintenance) and child support appeal.
Family law senior judicial registrars, judicial registrars and deputy registrars: the roles explained
Senior judicial registrars, judicial registrars and deputy registrars each undertake key roles in the operation of the family law jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). Although each of these roles existed in the former Family Court and Federal Circuit Court, they now play an enhanced role in the case management pathway of the new court.
Media release: Indigenous families in the Lismore region have greatly benefited from specialised services helping families navigate the family law system
In March last year, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts) launched a Specialist Indigenous List (SIL) operating from the Lismore registry in NSW. The SIL was designed to better meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parties and children, and to adopt an appropriate degree of informality in relevant family law proceedings.
Other family law FAQ's
Below you’ll find answers to our most common enquiries.
Family Law: Appeal Procedures
This page explains the appeal process in family law matters, and the fees and legal costs involved.
What is family violence? (AUSLAN)
The focus of this video is on family violence and what it means.

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