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    • Update to the profession: Applications for review

      This update provides the profession with information about jurisprudential and other developments that relate to Applications for Review of registrar decisions, since the commencement of the new case management pathway in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). Commencing 1 September 2021, all Applications for Review are managed nationally and may be heard by a local or interstate judge, including the Chief Justice/Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Justice/Deputy Chief Judge.
    • What can I do if the other party is not complying with the orders?

      Frequently asked question response
    • How do I get a copy of my court orders?

      Frequently asked question response
    • FCFCOA Information Notice: Applications for Review

      This information notice provides the profession with information about jurisprudential and other developments that relate to Applications for Review of registrar decisions, since the commencement of the new case management pathway in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).
    • Originating Application – General Federal Law

      This form is used for commencing a general federal law proceeding where no other form of application is applicable under the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025. Do not use this form if your application relates to family law, child support, Fair Work, human rights or matters arising under the Bankruptcy Act 1966, Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 or Migration Act 1958.
    • Affidavit for eFiling application (Divorce)

      The Affidavit for eFiling (Divorce) forms part of the Application for Divorce and must be signed by the applicant or applicants for a divorce to proceed
    • Originating Application – Migration Act

      This form is used to commence a proceeding under section 476 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth), including where an extension of time is also sought under section 477.
    • Bankruptcy Information Sheet 5: Substituted Service Applications

      This information sheet explains how to apply for a substituted service order and provides a brief guide on the affidavit evidence that should accompany such an application.
    • Migration: I am an applicant in detention

      This page explains what happens if you are an applicant in detention.

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  • Update to the profession: Applications for review

    This update provides the profession with information about jurisprudential and other developments that relate to Applications for Review of registrar decisions, since the commencement of the new case management pathway in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court). Commencing 1 September 2021, all Applications for Review are managed nationally and may be heard by a local or interstate judge, including the Chief Justice/Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Justice/Deputy Chief Judge.
  • What can I do if the other party is not complying with the orders?

    Frequently asked question response
  • How do I get a copy of my court orders?

    Frequently asked question response
  • FCFCOA Information Notice: Applications for Review

    This information notice provides the profession with information about jurisprudential and other developments that relate to Applications for Review of registrar decisions, since the commencement of the new case management pathway in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).
  • Originating Application – General Federal Law

    This form is used for commencing a general federal law proceeding where no other form of application is applicable under the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025. Do not use this form if your application relates to family law, child support, Fair Work, human rights or matters arising under the Bankruptcy Act 1966, Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 or Migration Act 1958.
  • Affidavit for eFiling application (Divorce)

    The Affidavit for eFiling (Divorce) forms part of the Application for Divorce and must be signed by the applicant or applicants for a divorce to proceed
  • Originating Application – Migration Act

    This form is used to commence a proceeding under section 476 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth), including where an extension of time is also sought under section 477.
  • Bankruptcy Information Sheet 5: Substituted Service Applications

    This information sheet explains how to apply for a substituted service order and provides a brief guide on the affidavit evidence that should accompany such an application.
  • Migration: I am an applicant in detention

    This page explains what happens if you are an applicant in detention.

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