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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.
Media release: The Courts hosted screening of a powerful documentary that elevates the voices of young victims of domestic and family violence
The Chief Justice of the FCFCOA (Division 1 and Division 2) introduced a screening of the powerful documentary created by Safe Steps, Unanswered Calls, which highlights the need for systemic improvement to ensure the voices of children and young people impacted by family violence are heard and help is provided.
Media release: New family law Critical Incident List to help make arrangements for children during a time of crisis
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has established a fast-tracked process to help families who need to make appropriate arrangements for children where no parent is available as a result of death, critical injury, or incarceration relating to family violence.
Media release: Unrepresented litigants in Victoria navigating the family law system will benefit from pro-bono legal assistance scheme
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) and the Victorian Bar have established a referral scheme for pro bono legal assistance (the Scheme) to help unrepresented litigants involved in family law proceedings in the Court, in Victoria.
Media release: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Judges travel to Alice Springs for two-way learning with local communities
More than 80 Judges from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia have travelled to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory to meet with, listen and learn from Aboriginal families. 
Media release: Video featuring prominent Australian men lending their voices to end family violence to be played at MCG on Friday night
On Friday 30 May 2025, a powerful video featuring messages from prominent Australian men speaking against family violence will be played to a packed audience at the Melbourne Football Ground (MCG) during the game between Collingwood and Hawthorn.
Before you file – pre-action procedure for financial or property cases (prescribed brochure)
This brochure provides information for people considering applying to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) for financial or property orders. In particular, it provides information about pre-action procedures required before starting a case.
Before you file – pre-action procedure for parenting cases (prescribed brochure)
This brochure provides information for people considering applying to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for parenting orders. It provides information about the pre-action procedures required before starting a parenting case.
Central Practice Direction: General Federal Law proceedings
This Central Practice Direction applies nationally to all general federal law proceedings commenced in the Court from 1 September 2025. It does not apply to migration or family law proceedings.
Guide for practitioners and parties in Priority Property Pool Cases (PPP Cases)
This guide sets out the arrangements for the case management of family law financial cases known as ‘Priority Property Pool Cases’ (PPP Cases).

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