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Media release: Courts continue to innovate to further increase access to justice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
On 11 June 2025, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Divisions 1 and 2) (‘the Courts’) will launch their 2025–2027 ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which reflects the Courts’ continuing commitment to providing access to justice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The launch, to be held in Brisbane, will feature an address from Aunty Betty McGrady, a Gunggari elder from Southwest Queensland, as well as Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland AO.
Media release: Five new judges appointed to the Parramatta and Sydney registries of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) welcomes the appointment of five new judges to the Court’s Parramatta and Sydney registries. These judicial appointments substantially increase the Court’s judicial resources and will greatly assist the Court to effectively manage its demanding caseload and provide access to justice in New South Wales and across Australia
Media release: Court CEO talks about keeping families safe STOP Domestic Violence conference, Hobart
As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, representatives from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts) will be presenting at the STOP Domestic Violence Conference which commenced in Hobart yesterday.
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.
Compulsory pre-filing Family Dispute Resolution - court procedures and requirements fact sheet - Chinese (Traditional) translation
Chinese Traditional | 繁體中文 translated version of the Compulsory pre-filing Family Dispute Resolution - court procedures and requirements fact sheet
Compulsory pre-filing Family Dispute Resolution - court procedures and requirements fact sheet - Persian (Farsi) translation
Persian (Farsi) | فارسی translated version of the Compulsory pre-filing Family Dispute Resolution - court procedures and requirements fact sheet
Compulsory pre-filing Family Dispute Resolution - court procedures and requirements fact sheet - Chinese (Simplified) translation
Chinese (Simplified) translation of 文件送交存档前强制性家事争议解决程序 —— 法庭程序和要求
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.
Media release: The Courts launch short films about family violence and how the voice of the child is heard in parenting cases
Today, the Courts officially launched three animated short films that will help educate the public about: What is family violence in family law cases?, How is the voice of the child heard? and How does the court process work for parenting cases? The Courts’ new films build on the existing online resources developed by the Courts in 2021 which focused on how to ‘separate smarter’.
Media release: Launch of a new National Contravention List to tackle issues of non-compliance with court orders in family law cases
To address a long-standing issue of non-compliance with court orders that are made in family law proceedings in the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, the Courts have created a dedicated national electronic court list that will deal, consistently and responsively, with contravention applications. Applications will be given a first return court date within 14 days of filing

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