• Information Publication Scheme plan

    This plan sets out how we will make information available under the Information Publication Scheme (IPS).

  • 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.…

  • 12 Years of Innovation in Women's Access to the Family Courts of Indonesia

    The collaboration to support women’s access to the Religious Courts of Indonesia from 2004–2017 was made possible by the contributions of: The Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, The Honourable Diana Bryant AO; The Honourable Peter Murphy, Judge of the Appeal Division of the Family Court of Australia; Leisha Lister, Executive Officer and Executive Director of International Programmes; and judges and staff of the Family Court of Australia.

  • Appendix 2 - Staffing profile: Federal Circuit Court of Australia

    From 1 July 2016, the Courts Administration Legislation Amendment Act 2016 designated the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court, together with the Federal Court of Australia, a single statutory agency for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999. Heads of jurisdiction continue to be responsible for managing the administrative affairs of their respective courts (excluding corporate services), with assistance from a CEO and Principal Registrar.

  • Commonwealth Child Safe Framework

    This is the Federal Court entity's annual child safety statement in accordance with the fourth requirement under the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework.

  • Family dispute resolution

    This page explains what family dispute resolution is, the benefits of dispute resolution and what happens if agreement is, and is not, reached at dispute resolution
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