This Practice Direction applies to all proceedings commenced on or after 1 December 2025 in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts). This Practice Direction also applies to any proceedings commenced prior to this date unless unfair or impractical do to so.
The Court orders that:
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025 Rule 31.06
This form is used by the respondent/s named in: An appeal from the Administrative Review Tribunal transferred to the Court from the Federal Court (see Part 27 of the Rules); or An appeal from a decision of the Commissioner (see Part 30 of the Rules).
Last updated: 1 September 2025
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025 (New GFL Rules) have been made by the Court, and commenced on 1 September 2025.
The New GFL Rules have been approved by a majority of Judges and will replace the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2021 (GFL Rules 2021).
To assist the public and the profession to become familiar with the New GFL Rules, they have been registered early on the Federal Register of Legislation, and are available here: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025 - Federal Register of Legislation.
There also amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (Bankruptcy) Rules 2021 (Bankruptcy Rules) to update references to the New GFL Rules and updates to Schedule 1.
27 August 2025 - General federal law and migration practice directions and forms updates
11 August 2025 - New General Federal Law Rules made and registered, commencing 1 September 2025
Federal Register of Legislation – www.legislation.gov.au
The new legislation is available on the Federal Register of Legislation:
The accompanying explanatory materials for these amendments are available:
This form is used if a party to current proceedings wishes to seek further interlocutory or procedural orders.
This guide addresses how to appropriately communicate with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), including chambers staff, Court Children's Services, and registry and other Court staff.
The purpose of this report is to inform the Attorney-General, the Parliament, court clients and the public about the performance of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) (FCFCOA (Division 1)) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (FCFCOA (Division 2)) in the financial year ending 30 June 2024. Prepared according to parliamentary reporting requirements, the report outlines the goals in the Courts’ Portfolio Budget Statements and Corporate Plan and relates the results achieved during the year to those goals. It provides information on the Courts’ performance in relation to their stated outcomes.
The Courts acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders, past, present and emerging.
