• Subpoena: Information for a person requesting the issue of a subpoena

    This brochure is for people who want the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to issue a subpoena in a family law matter. It provides information about the use of, and compliance with, subpoenas in the Court.

  • Children: Overview

    This page provides an overview about arrangements for children after separation and the Court’s jurisdiction to make parenting orders.

  • Divorce: Overview

    This page explains the legal requirements for divorce in Australia and the issues that are not dealt with as part of a Divorce proceeding.

  • Administrative law: Privacy

    This page provides information about the Court’s jurisdiction to enforce a privacy determination and how to apply.

  • Reconciliation Action Plan 2019 – 2021: Federal Circuit Court of Australia

    This Reconciliation Action Plan 2019–2021 reflects the FCC’s continuing commitment to supporting access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The FCC was the first court in Australia to enter into a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and I am immensely proud to be the Chief Judge of this court. The Court’s path to reconciliation continues through the renewal of the RAP and through the dedication of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access to Justice/RAP Committee.

  • Family Violence Plan

    The Family Violence Plan (the Plan) reflects the ongoing commitment by both Courts to the early identification and management of matters where violence or the risk of violence is alleged, and to keeping all court users safe. It is an overarching document setting out important actions to be undertaken by the Courts to ensure best practice in all areas of administration, operation and application of the law. It covers areas as diverse as building layout, security screening, risk assessment, safety planning for individual litigants as well as education and training of staff and the judiciary.…

  • Practice and procedure update: General federal law and migration practice directions and forms updates

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025 (new GFL Rules) commence on 1 September 2025. In addition to the new GFL Rules there will also be changes to the general federal law and migration Practice Directions and court forms.

  • General federal law fees

    Fees for general federal law matters, including Admiralty, Administrative law, Bankruptcy, Consumer law, Fair work, Human Rights, Intellectual Property and Migration,

  • Registrars’ bankruptcy and general matters – Standard Orders

    Sequestration orders The Court orders that:
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