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Media release: New court initiatives help uncover higher prevalence of family violence and other risks
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) is undertaking world-leading initiatives that have helped uncover concerning data about the widespread prevalence of family violence and other risk factors in family law cases.
Media release: Deputy Chief Justice McClelland AO, Ms Hayley Foster and Mr David Mandel provide a family law perspective at the Ending Coercive Control & Family Violence conference
The Hon Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland AO and Ms Hayley Foster, Director – Family Violence and Access, Equity and Inclusion from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (the Courts), today joined Mr David Mandel of the Safe & Together Institute to address the Ending Coercive Control & Family Violence conference, held in Sydney.
Statement from Chief Justice Alstergren on the Review of the operation of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (Cth)
The Courts are grateful to have received a copy of the Report following the statutory review of the operation of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (Cth) from the Attorney-General, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP.
What the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia staff CAN and CANNOT do for clients
This brochure summarises what Court staff can and cannot provide or do
Practice and procedure update: Family law appeals eFiling, Appeals Practice Direction update
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) (the Court) is pleased to announce that the Commonwealth Courts Portal has been updated to permit the eFiling of documents in its appellate jurisdiction from 9 December 2024.
The questions in the Family DOORS Triage risk screen do not reflect my situation or circumstances
Lighthouse FAQ response
Media release: Appointment of Deputy Chief Judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Commonwealth Attorney-General, the Hon Michaela Cash, has today announced the appointment of two Deputy Chief Judges of Division 2 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).
Practice and procedure update: Changes to urgent Initiating Applications and Family Law Watchlist process
From 22 April 2025, changes will be introduced to how urgent Initiating Applications and Family Law (Airport) Watchlist applications are managed in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2). These changes aim to improve the efficient review and prioritisation of urgent applications.
Media release: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia secures court premises in Burnie
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) secures temporary court facilities at the Supreme Court of Tasmania in Burnie.

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