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, 10 and 13, 80 William Street, Woolloomooloo
- Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 1-3 George Street, Parramatta
Migration filing: Level 10, 80 William Street, Woolloomooloo or Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 1-3 George Street, Parramatta
For all other General federal law filing: The Federal Court of Australia Registry is located on level 17 of the Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 184 Phillips Street, Queens Square, Sydney.
Phone: 1300 352 000 (National Enquiry Centre)
For urgent after-hours applications contact the Duty Registrar on 1300 352 000
Hearings can be observed by any member of the public. This is subject to a Judge or Registrar’s usual discretion to determine that in particular cases, only certain people should be present during the hearing, or that certain people are not to be present during the hearing. If a member of the public wishes to observe, or listen in to, an electronic hearing, please contact the Chambers of the presiding Judge or Registrar via email by 8.30am on the morning of the hearing.
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.
