• Application for deferral of payment of court fees (general federal law)

    This form is used in general federal law and migration proceedings to make an application to defer the payment of a court fee if: the need to file a document on which a filing fee is payable is so urgent that it overrides the requirement to pay that fee before the document is filed; or having regard to your financial circumstances (or that of the party liable to pay the fee), it would be oppressive or otherwise unreasonable to require you (or that party) to pay a court fee at the time it is required; or you (or the party liable to pay the court fee) are (or is) represented by a lawyer who is…

  • Practice and procedure update: Applications for registration of arbitral awards

    The Court seeks to draw several matters to the attention of arbitrators and practitioners seeking to register arbitral awards

  • Application for exemption from paying Court fees - general (general federal law)

    This form is used in general federal law or migration proceedings to make an application to be exempted from paying a court fee. Use this form if: you are receiving legal aid for your proceeding from a State/Territory Legal Aid Office or an approved legal aid scheme or service (including an approved community legal centres); or, you are the primary cardholder of a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card or any other card that entitles you to Commonwealth health concessions (this does not extend to a dependant of the primary cardholder); or, you are…

  • Live chat

    For family law enquiries in Western Australia, contact the Family Court of Western Australia. From 8.45 am (AEST), Monday-Friday. Closed on Australian National public holidays. So that we can help you efficiently, it is important to note:

  • Where is Lighthouse available?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse

  • 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.

  • The Kids - Video

    The purpose of this film is to protect our children and to improve community understanding and access to the family law system.

  • How do I...?

    Family Law Divorce Apply for divorce Prove I am divorced

  • APS employee census

    The APS employee census is an annual survey which is used to collect confidential attitude and opinion information from APS employees on important issues in the workplace.  The latest report for the Federal Court Entity, which includes results for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is available on the Federal Court website​.
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