• Administrative law: Privacy

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

  • Information Publication Scheme plan

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

  • Intellectual property: I want to apply

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

  • Public interest cases (Online files)

    In high profile cases or in cases where there is a significant number of media requests to access court documents, the Court may establish an online file via the Court’s website. Documents that are considered to be publicly accessible (consistent with Rule 2.11 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 2)(GFL) Rules 2021 (Cth)) will be published on this page. Material will be added here as it becomes available.

  • How do I access my orders?

    As part of our commitment to the Government’s digital continuity policy, the Court no longer posts hard copies of sealed orders, including divorce orders by mail. Court orders are signed and sealed electronically and available to download from the Commonwealth Courts Portal (the Portal). The Portal provides users with secure web-based access to their court file and documents including divorce and court orders.

  • Part 1: The year in review

    Statistics at a glance Table 1.1: Filings and Finalisations in family law and general federal law FAMILY LAW 2019–20 Filings 2020–21 Filings 2019–20 Finalisations

  • Family Law: Litigation guardians

    This page explains litigation guardians, including when a person needs a litigation guardian, who can be a litigation guardian and how they are appointed.

  • Fair work: Overview

    This page provides an overview of the Court’s Fair Work jurisdiction.

  • 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).

  • Disclaimer

    Reasonable effort is made to maintain the currency and accuracy of the information on this website. However, before relying on any information, users should carefully evaluate its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their circumstances, and should obtain appropriate professional advice. The use of the information that is provided on this site is the sole responsibility of the user. If you have concerns about the information on this website, you should contact the Federal Circuit…
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