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Media release: New judicial appointments to the Parramatta and Sydney registries of the FCFCOA (Division 1)
The Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Mark Dreyfus KC MP has announced the appointment of Judge Elizabeth Boyle, Mr Mark Anderson and Dr Juliet Behrens to Division 1 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).
Media release: FCFCOA Judicial Officers appointed to Family Law Council
The Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus KC MP, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Justice Jacoba Brasch as Chair of the Family Law Council. Judge Alexandra Harland and the Honourable John Faulks (former Deputy Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia) were also reappointed to the Council, with new appointments including Senior Judicial Registrar Anne-Marie Rice. The Attorney-General acknowledged the outgoing Chair, Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland AO.
Undertaking as to disclosure
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Media release: Senior Judicial Registrar Lisa O’Neill finalist in prestigious Dame Quentin Bryce Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate Award
It is with pride that the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) (the Courts) congratulate Senior Judicial Registrar Lisa O’Neill for being listed as a finalist for the 2023 Dame Quentin Bryce Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate Award.
Subpoena - Family Law
This form is used by a party in a family law proceeding to ask the Courts to issue a subpoena. A subpoena is a legal document issued by the Courts.
Update to the profession 3: Lighthouse Model Expansion - The Evatt list
The third update focuses on the Evatt List which is the Courts’ specialist list for those matters that are considered to be of the highest risk, with a focus on family violence and other family safety risks. The Evatt List ensures that families are provided with appropriate support to safeguard against family violence and other associated risks. It also ensures cases are managed through the Court process as efficiently and effectively as possible, with a focus on identifying risks and early…
Media release: 2022-23 Commonwealth Budget provides $71.5 million to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for world-leading innovations
Substantial funding announced last night as part of the 2022-23 Budget has been welcomed by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
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.
Media release: Video featuring prominent Australian men lending their voices to end family violence to be played at NRL’s State of Origin in Perth on Wednesday night
A powerful video featuring messages from prominent Australian men speaking against family violence will be played in the half-time break at the State of Origin Game II between the New South Wales 'Blues' and Queensland 'Maroons' on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, at Optus Stadium, Perth.
Media release: Chief Justice joins with AFL premiers the Brisbane Lions and Beyond DV to prevent family violence
On 4 May 2025 the Brisbane Lions hosted their annual 'Domestic and Family Violence prevention Round' at the Gabba, where they took on the Gold Coast Suns. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia's Chief Justice Will Alstergren AO attended the game to amplify his call for early prevention measures to stop family violence.

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