Application – General Federal Law

Before starting an application, see the Central Practice Direction – General Federal Law proceedings, which sets out the procedural requirements and steps in the general federal law proceedings.

This form is used for commencing a general federal law proceeding where no other form of application is applicable under the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2021 (the Rules). Do not use this form if your application relates to family law, child support, Fair Work, human rights or matters arising under the Bankruptcy Act 1966, Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 or Migration Act 1958.