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I have filed an application, how do I serve it?
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What can I do if the other party is not complying with the orders?
Frequently asked question response
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.
Etiquette and tips
This page explains the etiquette required and some tips on how to prepare to go to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Notice of appeal
This form is used to lodge an Appeal.
Part 3: Report on Court performance
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic
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.
Update to the profession: Issue of the Special Measures Information Notice – Hearing Protocol
The Chief Justice has issued the Special Measures Information Notice – Hearing Protocol to replace the Special Measures Information Notice – COVID-19 Hearing Protocol, with effect from Monday, 7 November 2022.
I don’t understand a question in the risk screen, who can I ask about it?
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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.

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