• Media release: Court Dog Program expands to Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle registries

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) (‘the Courts’) are thrilled to announce the expansion of the successful Court Dog Program with the addition of three new facility dogs to operate in the Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle registries.

  • Migration: Overview

    This page explains when a judge can review a decision made under the Migration Act.

  • What is General federal law?

    Frequently asked question response

  • Appendix 9 - Information required by other legislation

    Table A9.1: Information required by other legislation Legislation Page reference Courts Administration Legislation Amendment Act 2016 i, 8, 73 Courts Legislation Amendment (Judicial Complaints) Act 2012 53 Family Law Act 1975

  • Changes affecting First Court Dates in Migration Matters

    There are a number of procedural changes regarding the conduct of Migration proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) that will apply from 29 November 2021. Migration applications filed in the FCFCOA in all registries from that date will no longer be allocated a First Court Date (FCD) listing.

  • Copyright

    © Commonwealth of Australia The Commonwealth of Australia (the Commonwealth) owns the copyright under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) in all information and material produced by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) except for judgments and information and other material created by the Judges of the Court.

  • 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.

  • Application for sealed copy of orders

    If you require a sealed copy of orders from a file that are not available from the Commonwealth Courts Portal and you were a party to the proceedings you should complete the Application for sealed copy of orders. It is important to include the full names of the parties. Most orders made after July 2017 are available to download from the Commonwealth Courts Portal at no cost.

  • Media release: Three new court dogs commence work in NSW registries

    The Courts are thrilled to announce the introduction of three new facility dogs to the National Court Dog Program. The purchase of the dogs has been funded by the Law Society of New South Wales, and the dogs were expertly trained and supplied by Guide Dogs Australia. Media are invited to attend the swearing in events in Parramatta and Newcastle.

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    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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