• About the Listen Function: ReadSpeaker webReader

    With ReadSpeaker webReader, the content on a website can be read aloud to you. Just one click, and the text on a web page is simultaneously read aloud and highlighted so you can easily follow along, regardless of which kind of device you are using or where you may be. This makes the content more accessible and visiting the website is a more enriching experience. As a user, you don't have to download anything. How does it work? Activate webReader by clicking the Listen button.

  • General federal law: Community legal centres

    Community legal centres are independent community organisations that provide free legal help, including information, referrals, legal education, advice, casework and representation services.  Many of the centres provide general assistance in a range of areas of law, this may include:  family law and family violence  credit and debt  consumer law  social security  migration  tenancy 

  • What is Family DOORS Triage?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse

  • I need an interpreter, how do I get one?

    Frequently asked question response

  • Information Publication Scheme (IPS)

    The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) aims to transform the freedom of information framework from one that responds to individual requests for access to documents to a proactive approach to publishing information. This applies to both the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (“the Courts”) as prescribed authorities under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) The IPS:

  • Parental conflict and its effect on children

    This fact sheet provides information for parents about the ways high levels of parental conflict can affect children, both in families who live together and in families who have separated.

  • Media release: Video featuring prominent Australian men lending their voices to end family violence to be played at NRL’s State of Origin in Perth on Wednesday night

    A powerful video featuring messages from prominent Australian men speaking against family violence will be played in the half-time break at the State of Origin Game II between the New South Wales 'Blues' and Queensland 'Maroons' on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, at Optus Stadium, Perth.

  • Media release: The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia officially commences

    Today, 1 September 2021, marks a significant occasion in the history of Australia’s federal court system with the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court), as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (FCFCOA Act) takes effect. The Court comprises two divisions; Division 1 (a continuation of the Family Court of Australia) and deals only with family law matters, and Division 2 (a continuation of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia) deals…
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