• 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

  • 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…

  • Practice and procedure update: Regulation changes in family law commenced 1 April 2025

    The following Regulations commenced on 1 April 2025: The Family Law Regulations 2024 replace the 1984 Regulations; The Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2025 replace the 2001 Regulations; The Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2025 replace the 2008 Regulations. As a result, there will be changes to the following family law court forms which are to be used from 1 April 2025. Please note that the changes are largely updating section references where the…

  • Media release: Three judges appointed to the Adelaide registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia welcomes the appointment of three judges to the Court’s Adelaide registry. 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 South Australia and nationally. The Commonwealth Attorney-General, Senator the Hon Michaela Cash today announced the following appointments to the Court’s Adelaide registry:

  • Children: I have been served

    This page provides information about your options when you have been served with an application or response for parenting orders.

  • Subpoena: Information for a person requesting the issue of a subpoena

    This brochure is for people who want the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to issue a subpoena in a family law matter. It provides information about the use of, and compliance with, subpoenas in the Court.
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