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International cooperation
The Family Court of Australia has a strong and ongoing commitment to engaging with courts in the Asia-Pacific to promote access to justice for family law litigants in the region.
Media release: The Courts hosts First Nations Forum in Brisbane and launches film
The Courts proudly host their inaugural First Nations Forum in Brisbane, involving leaders from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community led legal and social services sector and other services supporting First Nations children and families through the family law system.
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
Financial or property: Financial agreements
This page provides information about formalising your financial arrangements after separation with a financial agreement rather than court action.
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.
Financial Questionnaire
Unless you are required to file an affidavit, this form is filed at the same time as an Initiating Application (Family Law) or Response to Initiating Application (Family Law) seeking financial or property orders.
Originating Application – General Federal Law
This form is used for commencing a general federal law proceeding where no other form of application is applicable under the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025. Do not use this form if your application relates to family law, child support, Fair Work, human rights or matters arising under the Bankruptcy Act 1966, Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 or Migration Act 1958.
Migration: I want to apply
This page explains what you need to prepare and file if you want to apply for a migration review.
Lighthouse Project - Update to the Profession April 2022
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia welcomed the announcement of $63.8 million of additional resources (over the four years to 2025-26) to enhance the ability of the Courts to respond to family violence and other risks to vulnerable parties and children. This forms part of the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget and the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. The funding provides for the national expansion of the Lighthouse Project to address family violence and…
Media release: Chief Justice Alstergren showcases Australian Courts' groundbreaking family violence initiatives at World Congress in the UK
The Hon William Alstergren AO, Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (the Courts), gave the opening address for the 9th World Congress on Family Law & Children's Rights in the United Kingdom, highlighting the Courts' innovative and comprehensive approaches to addressing family violence in Australia. Speaking to an international audience of judges, lawyers, psychologists, and other experts working in family law, Chief Justice…

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