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My risk screen access code did not arrive, what do I do?
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Lighthouse Expansion - Update to the Profession February 2023
The purpose of this update is to focus on the key benefits of screening, provide frequently asked questions and answers the Courts have received, and advise where to go for further information, resources and training.
Statement from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)
Information about transferring of proceedings from Family Court of Australia to Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Division 2 to Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Division 1 and jurisdictional
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.
Proposed Standard Orders - Migration - Summary judgment
This document contains the proposed standard orders that may be used to seek timetabling orders from the Court where a migration matter has been listed for summary judgment.
Media Release: Annual report showcases innovations for safe, accessible and inclusive justice
On 27 October 2025, the Annual Report of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (‘the Courts’) was tabled in Parliament. The report marks a year in which the Courts’ made significant strides towards improving safety, accessibility and inclusivity for court users in Australia.
Lighthouse expansion - Update to the profession August 2023
The Courts continue to see a high uptake in parties completing the risk screen, with 50% of parties completing the risk screen within 48 hours of receiving the invitation to do so. This impressive response rate means that the Courts’ specialised Lighthouse team are able to provide early service information and support after the filing of a party’s Initiating Application or Response.
Information for journalists
Information for journalists who have questions relating to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Court-based dispute resolution in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Court’s new case management pathway, and particularly the events which are conducted by judicial registrars in court lists and in dispute resolution, is designed to focus parties on potential areas of agreement, and move towards a final resolution of all issues as safely as possible, and without the impact, stress and expense of protracted family law litigation.
Family law: Conciliation
This page describes the role of conciliation in dispute resolution, including the role of the judicial registrar who will conduct the conference

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