• Subpoena: Information for named person or other person (served with a subpoena or a copy of a subpoena) (prescribed brochure)

    This brochure is for people who have been served with: A subpoena, and who are required to comply with the subpoena (named person), or; A copy of a subpoena as a party or interested person, and who may want to object to the inspecting or copying of a document/s to be produced in compliance with the subpoena. It provides information about the use of, and compliance with, subpoenas in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).

  • Notice of contention

    This form is filed by the Respondent in an Appeal if they do not want to cross-appeal from any part of the order, but contend that the order should be affirmed on grounds other than those relied on by the court appealed from. 

  • Application in an appeal

    This form is filed together with the Notice of Appeal when: Seeking leave to file out of time; Urgency – a cover letter must also be filed setting out the circumstances of the urgency; Adduce further evidence; Costs if not sought immediately after the appeal. An Affidavit stating the facts relied upon in this application must also be filed.

  • Freedom of Information

    This page provides information about the Information Publication Scheme and links to other relevant information, including how people can make freedom of information request.

  • Preparing documents for eFiling

    This information relates to proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) and has been provided to assist court users to prepare documents for eFiling via the Commonwealth Courts Portal (CCP). Documents must be prepared to meet the requirements of the applicable court rules.

  • Family Law Practice Direction: Appeals

    This Practice Direction sets out the procedure for all family law appeals and applications for leave to appeal from a judgment of a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia exercising the original jurisdiction of the Court; a single judge of a Supreme Court of a State or Territory exercising the original jurisdiction of the Court; or a family law Magistrate of Western Australia.

  • Human rights: Overview

    This page provides a summary of the Court’s jurisdiction over civil matters arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission Act.

  • Admiralty: I want to apply

    This page explains how to apply to the Court under the Admiralty Act.

  • Why have I received a statement of fees and how do I pay?

    Frequently asked question response

  • How do I file my migration application?

    Frequently asked question response
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