Direct Debit Service Agreement
For law firms to arrange for funds to be debited from an account by the Federal Court of Australia
Sydney court list - General federal law
Street address: Court Hearings are held in two locations:
Terrace Tower Group Building, Levels 8, 9 and 13, 80 William Street, Woolloomooloo
Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 1-3 George St, Parramatta
Filing address: The Federal Court Registry is located on level 17 of the Commonwealth Law Courts Building Queens Square.
Guide for practitioners and parties in bankruptcy matters listed before a Registrar
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.
Bankruptcy Information Sheet 5: Substituted Service Applications
This information sheet explains how to apply for a substituted service order and provides a brief guide on the affidavit evidence that should accompany such an application.
Bankruptcy Information Sheet 4: Setting aside a Bankruptcy Notice
About this information sheet
Bankruptcy Information Sheet 3: Opposing a Creditor's Petition
This information sheet sets out general information on the options available to a debtor who is served with a Creditor's Petition to make them a bankrupt. This includes general information on how to oppose a petition where valid legal grounds exist and asking for more time to pay the debt or get legal or financial advice.
Bankruptcy Information Sheet 2: Creditor’s Petition checklist
Checklist for creditor's petition in bankruptcy proceedings
Bankruptcy Information Sheet 1: Presenting a Creditor’s Petition
This information sheet sets out general information on how to apply to the Court for a sequestration order that makes someone a bankrupt. Proceedings to make someone a bankrupt are commenced by filing (or presenting) a Creditor’s Petition in the Federal Court of Australia (FCA) or the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (FCFCOA). It deals only with petitions that rely upon a debtor’s failure to comply with a Bankruptcy Notice as the act of bankruptcy.
Legal costs in general federal law matters
In general federal law proceedings, the Court normally awards costs to a successful party. They are intended to reimburse a party (usually the successful one) for their legal costs. The costs awarded are normally only part of the costs incurred. These are referred to as party-party costs. Costs may be awarded before a final hearing; for example if a party has not complied with a timetable and the other party brings the matter back to court for further directions.
