• Applications in a bankruptcy

    This page explains some of the common applications in a bankruptcy and how to apply.

  • Administrative law: Privacy

    This page provides information about the Court’s jurisdiction to enforce a privacy determination and how to apply.

  • Human rights: I want to apply

    This page provides information about the requirements for filing an Originating Application – Human Rights.

  • Update to the profession 3: Lighthouse Model Expansion - The Evatt list

    The third update focuses on the Evatt List which is the Courts’ specialist list for those matters that are considered to be of the highest risk, with a focus on family violence and other family safety risks. The Evatt List ensures that families are provided with appropriate support to safeguard against family violence and other associated risks. It also ensures cases are managed through the Court process as efficiently and effectively as possible, with a focus on identifying risks and early…

  • FCFCOA Information Notice: Pronunciation of names & forms of address

    This Information Notice applies to all proceedings filed in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (Courts) in the Courts’ family law, migration and general federal law jurisdictions.

  • FCFCOA Special Measures Information Notice: Hearing protocol

    This protocol will apply to all hearings and other court events in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) (the Courts) from 7 November 2022.

  • Family Law Practice Direction: Defaulters' List

    The purpose of the List is to ensure compliance with the relevant Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Family Law Rules) and any case management orders and directions made by a Registrar in family law or child support proceedings, in accordance with the overarching purpose of family law practice and procedure. The Defaulters’ List will initially be piloted in the Sydney Registry of the Courts with a view to expansion if successful.

  • Intellectual property: I want to apply

    This page explains how to commence an intellectual property proceeding, including which forms to file.
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