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    • Information Publication Scheme (IPS)

      The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) aims to transform the freedom of information framework from one that responds to individual requests for access to documents to a proactive approach to publishing information. This applies to both the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (“the Courts”) as prescribed authorities under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) The IPS:
    • Application – contravention

      You should complete this form if you want to seek an order from the Court imposing a punishment or another consequence on a person for the breach of a Court order. You cannot eFile this type of application.
    • Practice and procedure update: Family law Rules

      The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (the Amendment Act) commences on 10 June 2025. As a result, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (the Rules) have been amended.
    • Lighthouse: Update to the profession November 2023

      Lighthouse and the associated bespoke case management for high risk matters focuses on the safety of children and their families by identifying and addressing issues of family violence and other risks.
    • Judicial workplace conduct policy

      Policy for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia judiciary on workplace conduct
    • REVOKED - FCFCOA Practice Direction – COVID-19 Special Measures

      This Practice Direction was revoked 4 November 2022.
    • Lighthouse information sheet for practitioners

      Information for practitioners about the Lighthouse risk screening and case management
    • Going to court – tips for your court hearing

      This fact sheet is for people who are representing themselves in court. It covers some of the things you can do to prepare for your court hearing, as well as what you should and should not do inside the courtroom.
    • REVOKED - FCFCOA Special Measures Information Notice – COVID-19 Electronic Subpoena Inspection

      This Special Measures Information Notice was revoked 19 December 2024. See Family Law Practice Direction: Electronic subpoena inspection

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  • Information Publication Scheme (IPS)

    The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) aims to transform the freedom of information framework from one that responds to individual requests for access to documents to a proactive approach to publishing information. This applies to both the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (“the Courts”) as prescribed authorities under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) The IPS:
  • Application – contravention

    You should complete this form if you want to seek an order from the Court imposing a punishment or another consequence on a person for the breach of a Court order. You cannot eFile this type of application.
  • Practice and procedure update: Family law Rules

    The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (the Amendment Act) commences on 10 June 2025. As a result, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (the Rules) have been amended.
  • Lighthouse: Update to the profession November 2023

    Lighthouse and the associated bespoke case management for high risk matters focuses on the safety of children and their families by identifying and addressing issues of family violence and other risks.
  • Judicial workplace conduct policy

    Policy for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia judiciary on workplace conduct
  • REVOKED - FCFCOA Practice Direction – COVID-19 Special Measures

    This Practice Direction was revoked 4 November 2022.
  • Lighthouse information sheet for practitioners

    Information for practitioners about the Lighthouse risk screening and case management
  • Going to court – tips for your court hearing

    This fact sheet is for people who are representing themselves in court. It covers some of the things you can do to prepare for your court hearing, as well as what you should and should not do inside the courtroom.
  • REVOKED - FCFCOA Special Measures Information Notice – COVID-19 Electronic Subpoena Inspection

    This Special Measures Information Notice was revoked 19 December 2024. See Family Law Practice Direction: Electronic subpoena inspection

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