• Direct Debit Service Agreement

    For law firms to arrange for funds to be debited from an account by the Federal Court of Australia

  • General federal law matters

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) deals with a wide range of matters, sharing jurisdiction with the Federal Court of Australia and, in some cases, state courts. The Court’s rules and procedures are simpler and less formal, and aim to reduce the cost and number of court appearances for clients.

  • Child Impact Report - FAQs

    This fact sheet provides information for parties who have had a Child Impact Report ordered by the Court.

  • Review of Migration Decisions - Simplified English version

    Simplified English version of the Review of Migration decisions brochure

  • Review of Migration Decisions by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)

    This brochure is for people who want the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) to review a visa-related decision.

  • Request to attend by electronic communication

    This form is used to seek permission to attend by telephone or video link.

  • First court event – helpful information

    This fact sheet is for people who are representing themselves in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). People who are not represented by a lawyer are commonly referred to as ‘unrepresented litigants’ or ‘litigants in person’. This information is about the first court event, otherwise known as the ‘duty list’.

  • Lighthouse information sheet for parties - risk screening

    Lighthouse is an innovative approach taken by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to screen for risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families.

  • Application for exemption from paying Court fees or reduction - financial hardship (general federal law)

    This form is used in general federal law and migration proceedings to make an application to be exempted from paying a court fee, or to pay a reduced fee, on the basis of financial hardship. In considering whether payment of a fee would cause financial hardship to an individual, the Court must consider the individual’s income, day to day living expenses, liabilities and assets. If you are applying for an exemption or reduction of a filing fee, then this form must be lodged at the same time as the document on which that fee must be paid is lodged. If you are applying for the exemption of a…
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