• Court-based Family Dispute Resolution

    This fact sheet is for people who have been ordered to attend a Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) conference in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

  • Court locations

    Map showing the court locations

  • Consumer law: Avoiding court

    This page explains options for resolving a consumer law dispute with the need for a court hearing.

  • Priority Property Pool Cases – Preparing for the first court date

    The Court has a streamlined case management pathway for cases which meet the criteria set out in this document. They are called Priority Property Pool Cases (PPP Cases).

  • Court-based dispute resolution in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

    The Court’s new case management pathway, and particularly the events which are conducted by judicial registrars in court lists and in dispute resolution, is designed to focus parties on potential areas of agreement, and move towards a final resolution of all issues as safely as possible, and without the impact, stress and expense of protracted family law litigation.

  • The Courts and your privacy

    In most circumstances, courts and their decisions are accessible to members of the public. This policy of 'open justice' is reflected in section 97 of the Family Law Act 1975, which provides that all proceedings should be heard in open unless a court decides otherwise. The principle of open justice is fundamental to ensuring that courts remain transparent and accountable for their decisions.

  • Human rights: Avoiding court

    This page provides information about how you might be able to resolve your dispute without the need for a court hearing.

  • Intellectual property: Avoiding court

    Mediation Mediation is encouraged and will often be ordered as part of the management of your case. You must attend any court-ordered mediation.

  • Notice of payment into Court

    This form is used by a party when they are required to make a payment into Court

  • National Court Dog Program: Supporting Court Users with Trained Facility Dogs

    The Court Dog Program is a trauma-informed initiative designed to support vulnerable litigants and children participating in court proceedings. Professionally trained facility dogs, also known as Court Dogs, work alongside their handlers to provide emotional support and comfort in courtrooms, mediations, waiting areas, and Court Children’s Service (CCS) interviews.
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