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Title change – Panel Family Consultants
This update is to inform the public and profession of a change to the title of private practitioners who prepare 62G family reports, pursuant to an appointment under the Family Law Regulations.
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:
Financial or property: Spousal maintenance
What are spousal and de facto maintenance? Spousal maintenance Spousal maintenance is financial support paid by a party to a marriage to their husband or wife (or former husband or wife) in circumstances where they are unable to adequately support themselves. De facto maintenance De facto maintenance is financial support paid by a party to a de facto relationship that has broken down to their former de facto partner in circumstances where they are unable to adequately support themselves.
Media release: Court Dog Program expands to Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle registries
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) (‘the Courts’) are thrilled to announce the expansion of the successful Court Dog Program with the addition of three new facility dogs to operate in the Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle registries.
Intellectual property: I have been served
If you have been served you should read the application as soon as possible. The person who filed the application with the Court is known as the applicant and you (as the other party) are known as the respondent. What should I do next? All intellectual property matters filed in the Court are docketed in the National IP List and case managed by the IP List judge.
Bankruptcy Information Sheet 5: Substituted Service Applications
This information sheet explains how to apply for a substituted service order and provides a brief guide on the affidavit evidence that should accompany such an application.
Media release: Court CEO talks about keeping families safe STOP Domestic Violence conference, Hobart
As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, representatives from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Courts) will be presenting at the STOP Domestic Violence Conference which commenced in Hobart yesterday.
Media release: Three judges appointed to the Adelaide registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia welcomes the appointment of three judges to the Court’s Adelaide registry. These judicial appointments substantially increase the Court’s judicial resources and will greatly assist the Court to effectively manage its demanding caseload and provide access to justice in South Australia and nationally. The Commonwealth Attorney-General, Senator the Hon Michaela Cash today announced the following appointments to the Court’s Adelaide registry:
Media release: Four new judicial appointments to Division 1 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) is pleased to welcome the following judicial appointments announced today by the Attorney-General for Australia, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash.

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