• National rollout of Webex for electronic hearings

    Following the successful expansion of the Webex pilot to NSW and ACT, the Court will progress with a national rollout of Webex for electronic hearings.

  • Evatt list

    The Evatt List is a specialist list developed by the Courts where a highly qualified team of Senior Judicial Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Court Child Experts and court staff in consultation with Judges, are allocated to manage eligible cases that are considered to be high risk, through more intensive case management and resources. 

  • Originating Application – Migration Act

    This form is used to commence a proceeding under section 476 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth), including where an extension of time is also sought under section 477.

  • Advisory Group on International Collaboration in Family Law - Terms of Reference

    Background 2019 marks 15 years judicial cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region with the following courts: Indonesia (since 2004) – engagement with Supreme Court of Indonesia and the Religious Courts (the family courts for Muslim citizens) and the General Courts (for non-Muslims). The relationship with the Supreme Court of Indonesia is underpinned with an MOU on judicial collaboration. Fiji since 2005– engagement with the Fiji Family Court since its establishment The FCoA have on-going…

  • 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. 

  • Lighthouse Expansion - Update to the Profession February 2023

    The purpose of this update is to focus on the key benefits of screening, provide frequently asked questions and answers the Courts have received, and advise where to go for further information, resources and training.

  • The impact of family violence on children

    This fact sheet provides information about family violence and its harmful effect on children.

  • Electronic hearings

    The Court conducts in-person and electronic hearings. This page explains what electronic hearings are and provides details about attending an electronic hearing via video link or telephone.
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