• Media Release: Annual report showcases innovations for safe, accessible and inclusive justice

    On 27 October 2025, the Annual Report of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (‘the Courts’) was tabled in Parliament. The report marks a year in which the Courts’ made significant strides towards improving safety, accessibility and inclusivity for court users in Australia.

  • Notice of Discontinuance

    This form is used if you are no longer seeking all or some of the orders previously sought by you. Filing this notice does not prevent any other party from continuing with their case and obtaining orders including for costs.

  • Procedures for determining breaches of the APS code of conduct and for determining sanctions

    Legislative requirement: Section 15(3) Public Service Act 1999 Employees affected: All Australian Public Service employees and former employees of the Statutory Agency declared under section 18ZE of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 Supersedes:

  • Response – Human Rights

    This form is used to respond to an application in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) alleging unlawful discrimination under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986: see rule 28.05 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025 (the Rules).

  • Family law and superannuation

    This fact sheet explains how the law deals with superannuation when couples divide their property after the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship.

  • Separate smarter: We have agreed

    This page will help you understand options for avoiding court and formalising your own agreement about parenting or financial arrangements after separation or divorce.

  • Response – General Federal Law

    Form to use as a response to General federal law applications, not for family law, child support, bankruptcy or human rights matters

  • Affidavit - Family law and child support

    An affidavit is a written statement where the contents are sworn or affirmed to be true. An affidavit should set out facts, not opinion.
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