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Update to the profession No. 1: Countdown to the commencement of the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will officially commence operations on 1 September 2021 following the passing of legislation to amalgamate the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia. The legislation and the new Court has provided an opportunity to change the conversation about family law litigation in particular. The architecture of that conversation includes asking litigants if there is a smarter, better way for them to separate without the…
Innovations: Overview
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is committed to embracing innovation and change, to create a world-leading court system. The following information provides an overview of how it is achieving this, and includes a list of innovations that the Court is currently working on.
Media release: Nine judicial appointments to help deal with migration cases in FCFCOA (Division 2)
The Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Mark Dreyfus KC MP announced the appointments of nine Judges to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Court).
National Court dog program - FAQ
This FAQ provides answers to some common questions about the Court Dog working at your Registry and the Court Dog Program.
Media release: The Courts hosted screening of a powerful documentary that elevates the voices of young victims of domestic and family violence
The Chief Justice of the FCFCOA (Division 1 and Division 2) introduced a screening of the powerful documentary created by Safe Steps, Unanswered Calls, which highlights the need for systemic improvement to ensure the voices of children and young people impacted by family violence are heard and help is provided.
Media release: 2022-23 Commonwealth Budget provides $71.5 million to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for world-leading innovations
Substantial funding announced last night as part of the 2022-23 Budget has been welcomed by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Media release: New court initiatives help uncover higher prevalence of family violence and other risks
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) is undertaking world-leading initiatives that have helped uncover concerning data about the widespread prevalence of family violence and other risk factors in family law cases.
Webex electronic hearing pilot
Expansion to NSW and the ACT From Monday 11 November 2024, the New South Wales (NSW) registries (including Albury and Lismore) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will join an expanded Webex pilot. This follows a successful initial pilot with judges and registrars conducted nationally earlier this year. During the pilot, the following electronic court events (in NSW and the ACT) will be conducted using the Webex platform:
Media release: Three judges appointed to the Adelaide registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia welcomes the appointment of three judges to the Court’s Adelaide registry. These judicial appointments substantially increase the Court’s judicial resources and will greatly assist the Court to effectively manage its demanding caseload and provide access to justice in South Australia and nationally. The Commonwealth Attorney-General, Senator the Hon Michaela Cash today announced the following appointments to the Court’s Adelaide registry:
Media release: Four new judicial appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) is extremely pleased to welcome the following judicial appointments announced today by the Attorney-General for Australia, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash.

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