On 1 September 2021, the Family Court of Australia (FCoA) and Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC) will be amalgamated to create the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).
To address a long-standing issue of non-compliance with court orders that are made in family law proceedings in the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, the Courts have created a dedicated national electronic court list that will deal, consistently and responsively, with contravention applications. Applications will be given a first return court date within 14 days of filing
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia welcomes the Government’s appointment of Ms Allyson Ladhams, who will be based in the Perth registry, commencing 23 August 2021.
The Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia released information
With the Pilot now well underway, the Court calls upon the profession to familiarise themselves with this important project and to communicate the process and benefits with their clients.
The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will officially commence operations on 1 September 2021 following the passing of legislation to amalgamate the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia.
With the Pilot now well underway, the Court calls upon the profession to familiarise themselves with this important project and to communicate the process and benefits with their clients.
The Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia (the Courts) welcome the Government’s announcement of new appointments to the Courts in Tasmania.
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia is delighted with the announcement today of the appointment of Mr Christopher John Bowrey, a family law solicitor in Townsville, as a judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in the Townsville Registry
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.
