• What to expect when attending a court hearing

    An introduction and guide to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. As part of your separation, to legally resolve arrangements for your children or divide up your assets, you might find yourself at the FCFCOA. This video shares tips to help you understand what to expect if you have to attend a court hearing, whether in person or electronically.

  • What happens when a family goes to court?

  • Application for refund of Court fees - general federal law

    Use this form to claim a refund of court fees paid if: a. you have paid more for court fees that you were required to pay under the Regulation (to claim back the excess paid); or b. you have paid a court fee but it had already been paid by another person or it was not payable under the Regulation at all (to claim back the whole of the fee you paid); or c. for a hearing that has not commenced, you paid a hearing fee and you notified the Court within the time required by subsection 2.19(6) of the Regulation that the hearing would not occur or would occur only for the purpose of making formal…

  • How do I navigate through the Commonwealth Courts Portal - for lawyers

    The Commonwealth Courts Portal provides users with secure web-based access to information about cases that are before the Court. The Portal is a central system that enables registered litigants and legal practitioners to log on using a single user ID and password and access information from multiple jurisdictions. This page provides information about general features to help you navigate through the Commonwealth Courts Portal.

  • 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.

  • Update to the profession: Commonwealth Courts Portal document list

    The Courts have responded to feedback and family law judgments and Court Children’s Services reports released from 11 December 2023 will be accessible from the Commonwealth Courts Portal (CCP). This will improve the accessibility of these documents and security of distribution.

  • Application for exemption from paying Court fees - general (general federal law)

    This form is used in general federal law or migration proceedings to make an application to be exempted from paying a court fee. Use this form if: you are receiving legal aid for your proceeding from a State/Territory Legal Aid Office or an approved legal aid scheme or service (including an approved community legal centres); or, you are the primary cardholder of a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card or any other card that entitles you to Commonwealth health concessions (this does not extend to a dependant of the primary cardholder); or, you are…

  • Changes affecting First Court Dates in Migration Matters

    There are a number of procedural changes regarding the conduct of Migration proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) that will apply from 29 November 2021. Migration applications filed in the FCFCOA in all registries from that date will no longer be allocated a First Court Date (FCD) listing.

  • How do I get a copy of my court orders?

    Frequently asked question response

  • Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Annual Reports

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 provides that as soon as practicable after 30 June in each financial year the Chief Justice must prepare and give to the Minister a report of the management of the administrative affairs of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia during the financial year.
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