• Media release: The FCFCOA swears in its latest four-legged friend, Bonnie

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is thrilled to welcome Bonnie - the first Facility Dog to serve in a federal jurisdiction in South Australia.

  • 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

  • Where is Lighthouse available?

    Frequently asked question response relating to lighthouse

  • 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

  • Bankruptcy Information Sheet 4: Setting aside a Bankruptcy Notice

    About this information sheet This Information Sheet sets out general information on how to apply to the Court to set aside and/or extend time for compliance with a Bankruptcy Notice. A Bankruptcy Notice is an important document. Failure to comply with the notice or to apply to the court to set it aside will entitle a creditor to present a Creditor's Petition for an order that the debtor be made a bankrupt.

  • Appendix 8 - Contact details

    Chambers of the Chief Judge Chief Judge Will Alstergren GPO Box 9991 Melbourne VIC 3001 Office of the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar David Pringle GPO Box 9991 Melbourne VIC 3001

  • 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​.

  • Magellan List

    The Magellan List is a case management pathway, designed to ensure that the cases which involve the most vulnerable children and are very resource intensive, are dealt with as effectively and efficiently as possible. These matters are identified as being appropriate for early transfer and listing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1). The Magellan List provides a tightly managed approach with a multi-disciplinary team of Judges, Registrars and Court Child Experts who…
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