• AI Transparency Statement

    The Federal Court of Australia Listed Entity1 (the Entity) is committed to safety and transparency in its adoption of technological innovations, including the use of AI. The Entity proactively monitors advancements in AI, including in relation to potential applications, ethics, regulation and risk. In recognition of the utmost importance of ensuring the security of public sector data and responsible handling of personal information, we are taking a cautious approach to the adoption of AI while…

  • Commonwealth Child Safe Framework

    This is the Federal Court entity's annual child safety statement in accordance with the fourth requirement under the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework.

  • What is an Indigenous Family Liaison Officer? video (Tiwi)

    This video is for families that need to resolve issues relating to the care and living arrangements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. The video features some of the Court’s Indigenous Family Liaison Officers who talk about their job and how they can provide support to families.

  • Expert witnesses in family law

    This fact sheet provides information about the different types of experts that provide evidence in family law matters before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). 

  • Notice of payment into Court

    This form is used by a party when they are required to make a payment into Court

  • Central Practice Direction: Family Law Case Management

    This Central Practice Direction outlines the core principles applicable to family law proceedings and establishes a consistent national case management system in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia from 1 September 2021.

  • Guide for practitioners in the Evatt List

    This Guide summarises the arrangements for the Evatt List which is a specialist list established in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) to resolve high risk matters. The Evatt List is being trialled in the following registries: Adelaide, Brisbane, and Parramatta.

  • 12 Years of Innovation in Women's Access to the Family Courts of Indonesia

    The collaboration to support women’s access to the Religious Courts of Indonesia from 2004–2017 was made possible by the contributions of: The Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, The Honourable Diana Bryant AO; The Honourable Peter Murphy, Judge of the Appeal Division of the Family Court of Australia; Leisha Lister, Executive Officer and Executive Director of International Programmes; and judges and staff of the Family Court of Australia.
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