• Family law: Mediation services

    Information about mediation and external providers of mediation services

  • Notice of Intervention by Person Entitled to Intervene

    This form is used if you are entitled to intervene. An affidavit must be filed with this form. If you need permission to intervene you must file an Application in a Proceeding (see Rule 3.04)

  • Consumer law: Avoiding court

    This page explains options for resolving a consumer law dispute with the need for a court hearing.

  • Migration: Overview

    This page explains when a judge can review a decision made under the Migration Act.

  • Natural disasters

    If you are concerned about the status of your family law proceedings while you or your former partner are managing immediate issues following a natural disaster you can consult the Court to enquire about the assistance we can offer you.

  • The Courts and your privacy

    In most circumstances, courts and their decisions are accessible to members of the public. This policy of 'open justice' is reflected in section 97 of the Family Law Act 1975, which provides that all proceedings should be heard in open unless a court decides otherwise. The principle of open justice is fundamental to ensuring that courts remain transparent and accountable for their decisions.

  • Update to the profession 4: Lighthouse model and Evatt List expansion to commence next week

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) are delighted to provide this last update with the commencement of the expansion of the Lighthouse model and the Evatt List from this Monday 28 November 2022.

  • Indigenous: Get help and support

    Court based support The Courts have Indigenous Family Liaison Officers (IFLO) that can help you when you come to court. If you would like the support of an IFLO please use the contact number below for your area, 8.30am to 5.00pm (AEST), Monday – Friday: Region Contact number

  • National webinars for the profession on the expansion of the Lighthouse model

    Webinars are scheduled for 22 and 24 November that are designed to inform the family law profession about the how the expanded Lighthouse model and associated case management processes will work.

  • Review of Migration Decisions by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)

    This brochure is for people who want the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) to review a visa-related decision.
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