• 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.

  • Registrars

    This page explains the role of Court Registrars including the three categories and their delegated powers.

  • What is Lighthouse?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse

  • Appendix 6 - Committees

    Table A6.1: Federal Circuit Court Committees, 30 June 2021 Overarching Committees Title Members Terms of reference National Practice Area Committee

  • Annual reports

    Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) Annual Reports Family Court Annual Reports

  • Deputy Chief Judge

    The Deputy Chief Judge assists the Chief Judge in the judicial administration of the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Particular responsibilities include case management, complaints about judges, the collection and strategic assessment of statistics, pastoral care and oversight of the Court’s committees. In the absence of the Chief Judge, the Deputy Chief Judge performs and exercises the powers of the Chief Judge (s 24).

  • 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.

  • Update to the profession: Subpoena form updated

    The FCFCOA Subpoena form (used for all jurisdictions) has been updated and the new version, number 0921V3, is now available. The changes include incorporating a question confirming if leave to issue the subpoena is required (in family law proceedings) and amending some of the Notes. A grace period for accepting the previous version, number 0921V2, applies until 31 October 2022.

  • Bankruptcy Information Sheet 6: Consequences of a Sequestration Order

    This information sheet explains the consequences of a sequestration order having been made against a debtor.
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