• Consumer law: Small claims hearings

    This page provides information about small claims hearings under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.

  • Nullity (Invalid marriage)

    This page explains the difference between divorce and nullity, and when and how you can apply for a declaration of nullity.

  • Social media

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts) engages in the following social media channels: X (formerly Twitter) YouTube LinkedIn. What you can expect from the Court If you follow the Courts on these platforms, you can expect short updates with the latest news, information and services. This may include notifications of:

  • Statement from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)

    Information about transferring of proceedings from Family Court of Australia to Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Division 2 to Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Division 1 and jurisdictional

  • How do I eFile?

    The Commonwealth Courts Portal (the Portal) provides users with secure web-based access to information about their file and access to electronically file (eFile) a range of applications and supporting documents. For Application for Divorce go to How do I apply for a divorce? and see 6. Filing your application.

  • How do I serve a divorce once it has been filed?

    Frequently asked question response

  • Media release: 25-year anniversary of the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)

    Since the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (then known as the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia) was established 25 years ago, it has experienced significant change and immense growth in workload, judicial numbers and jurisdiction, to become the nation’s largest federal court. On Monday 23 June 2025, the Court marks the 25-year milestone at a ceremonial sitting with approximately 76 Judges sitting on the bench in Courtroom 1, Queens Square Law Courts Building,…

  • FCFCOA Information Notice: Court Record

    This information notice establishes the manner in which files in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia may be constituted.
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