• Do I need to attend any court hearings?

    Frequently asked question response relating to migration law

  • Affidavit - General federal law and migration

    An affidavit is a written statement where the contents are sworn or affirmed to be true. An affidavit should set out facts, not opinion.

  • Media release: The FCC welcomes the appointment of Ms Allyson Ladhams to the Perth registry

    The Federal Circuit Court of Australia welcomes the Government’s appointment of Ms Allyson Ladhams, who will be based in the Perth registry, commencing 23 August 2021.

  • REVOKED - FCFCOA Special Measures Information Notice – COVID-19 Electronic Subpoena Inspection

    This Special Measures Information Notice was revoked 19 December 2024. See Family Law Practice Direction: Electronic subpoena inspection

  • Chief Justice

    The Chief Justice is responsible for ensuring the effective, orderly and expeditious discharge of the business of the Court (s 21B Family Law Act) and for managing its administrative affairs (s 38A). The Chief Justice is assisted in judicial responsibilities by the Deputy Chief Justice (s 21B) and in administrative responsibilities by the Chief Executive Officer (s 38D(3)).

  • Advisory Group on International Collaboration in Family Law - Terms of Reference

    Background 2019 marks 15 years judicial cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region with the following courts: Indonesia (since 2004) – engagement with Supreme Court of Indonesia and the Religious Courts (the family courts for Muslim citizens) and the General Courts (for non-Muslims). The relationship with the Supreme Court of Indonesia is underpinned with an MOU on judicial collaboration. Fiji since 2005– engagement with the Fiji Family Court since its establishment The FCoA have on-going…

  • Credit card payment form

    This form must accompany any applications or requests that require payment.

  • What has changed with the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia?

    1 September 2021 marks the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). The Court has produced three informative videos that are available on the new website that explain the changes to the Court, what to expect when coming to court, and a video aimed at people who are considering to engage in, or are involved in, family law proceedings in the Court. The videos are available from the following links:

  • Bankruptcy - Summons for examination

    This form is used when making an application for a debtor or an examinable person in relation to a debtor, to be summoned for examination under section 50 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966.

  • Practice and procedure update: Defaulters’ List to be piloted in Sydney

    The Chief Justice has issued Family Law Practice Direction – Defaulters’ List. The purpose of the Defaulters’ List is to ensure compliance with the rules of court, and any case management orders and directions made by a Registrar in family law or child support proceedings. The Defaulters’ List is intended to further the overarching purpose of family law practice and procedure.
flag
flag

The Courts acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders, past, present and emerging.