• Migration: Overview

    This page explains when a judge can review a decision made under the Migration Act.

  • Information for journalists

    Information for journalists who have questions relating to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

  • Lighthouse overview

    The Court is committed to the protection of vulnerable parties and children in family law proceedings. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) are leading the way in helping families that have experienced family violence and other safety risks to navigate the family law system.

  • Careers

    Are you interested in undertaking meaningful work in a constantly evolving environment? Are you seeking to be valued for your unique skills? Do you want to be part of a culture where you will be supported, respected and valued? Do you want to play a key role in improving access to justice for the community? At the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) we want to attract the very best.

  • I am a practitioner/from an external support agency, how can I best support my client?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse for lawyers

  • Family Law Practice Direction: Parenting proceedings

    This Practice Direction sets out the procedure for all family law proceedings seeking parenting orders or any other order under Part VII of the Family Law Act 1975, save and except for surrogacy proceedings, passport proceedings, medical procedure proceedings or child maintenance proceedings.

  • International cooperation

    The Family Court of Australia has a strong and ongoing commitment to engaging with courts in the Asia-Pacific to promote access to justice for family law litigants in the region.

  • Lighthouse Project - Update to the Profession April 2022

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia welcomed the announcement of $63.8 million of additional resources (over the four years to 2025-26) to enhance the ability of the Courts to respond to family violence and other risks to vulnerable parties and children. This forms part of the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget and the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. The funding provides for the national expansion of the Lighthouse Project to address family violence and…

  • National Appeals Registry

    The Court’s National Appeal Registry has four locations.

  • Family law: Find a lawyer

    This page provides a list of organisations that may be able to assist with legal advice or finding a lawyer.
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