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Family Law changes from 6 May
Changes to the Family Law Act due to the commencement of the Family Law
Amendment Act 2023 and Family Law Amendment (Information Sharing) Act 2023
commenced on 6 May 2024. This included changes to how the Courts will make
parenting orders in the best interests of the child. Some court processes and
forms changed.
Expansion of Lighthouse and Evatt List
The expansion of Lighthouse means that risk screening, triage and differentiated
case management, including the Evatt List, is now available in 15 family law
registries and offered to any party filing parenting only, and parenting and
financial orders.

Watch the informative webinar about this important family violence and safety
initiative.
Use dispute resolution to reduce costs and emotional stress
Court proceedings should be a last resort. The Court expects people to make
genuine attempts to engage in dispute resolution, to avoid the time, cost and
stress associated with litigation.
You can separate smarter
Where it is safe to do so, you can take ownership of your dispute. Whether you
agree, partially agree or don’t agree at all. You can mediate at any stage, as
many times as you need. It is time we started thinking differently about family
law disputes.
A court responsive to family violence and risk to children
The Court places children, litigants and their safety at the heart of the
process.
For some families, it may be unsafe to resolve their disputes without the help
of the Court process and Court orders. Remember, there are people who can help
you.
Expertise and resources to deliver initiatives
For those matters that need to proceed to trial parties can be confident in the
process which has integrity, the expertise of judges, judicial registrars, court
child experts and staff, delivering a world-leading federal law system.

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ATTENDING COURT

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yourself in court.
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Information about what to do and how the Court can assist you if you have any
safety concerns when attending court.
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Information about the range of support services that are available and what you
need to do if you have special circumstances.
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HELPFUL VIDEOS

What is family violence?
Family violence is a serious problem in our community. The Federal Circuit and
Family Court of Australia (Court) deals with families and relationships and a
significant proportion of matters before the Court involve allegations of family
violence. The focus of this video is on family violence and what it means.
4:03 MIN

How the voice of the child is heard?
The court process is designed to balance the need to protect children from
conflict with the child’s right to have a voice in decisions being made about
them. This video is about how a child’s voice is considered in a family law case
in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
3:56 MIN

How the Court process works for parenting cases
Every case is different and may be handled differently depending on the needs of
your family. This video explains the usual process of a family law case
involving children and provides an overview of what can be expected in most
cases in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
7:00 MIN

You can separate smarter
Did you know, you don’t need to argue? If it is safe to do so, there is a better
way to separate. You can take ownership of your dispute. This video provides
tips on how to separate smarter - whether you agree or partially agree, perhaps
you can’t agree at all.
3:45 min

What to expect when attending a court hearing
An introduction and guide to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
This video shares tips to help you understand what to expect if you have to
attend a court hearing, whether in person or electronically.
4:19 min

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Latest news Media releases Missing children Updates to the profession
21 June, 2024


MEDIA RELEASE: BRISBANE FAMILY LAWYER, MS TUSKEEN JACOBS, APPOINTED TO THE
FCFCOA

The Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Mark
Dreyfus KC MP announced today the appointment of Ms Tuskeen Jacobs as a Judge of
the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) (Division 2). Ms
Jacobs has been appointed to the Brisbane Registry and will commence on 8 July
2024.

Read more about Media Release: Brisbane family lawyer, Ms Tuskeen Jacobs,
appointed to the FCFCOA
18 June, 2024


INCREASE TO FAMILY LAW FEES - 1 JULY 2024

The fees payable in the Federal Circuit and Family Court are changing from 1
July

Read more about Increase to family law fees - 1 July 2024
18 June, 2024


INCREASE TO GENERAL FEDERAL LAW COURT FEES - 1 JULY 2024

The fees payable in the Federal Circuit and Family Court are changing from 1
July

Read more about Increase to general federal law court fees - 1 July 2024
27 May, 2024


MEDIA RELEASE: NEW JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE MELBOURNE AND BRISBANE
REGISTRIES OF THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA

The Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Mark
Dreyfus KC MP announced last Friday the appointment of Ms Simone Bingham and Ms
Anna Bertone as Judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
(FCFCOA) (Division 2).

Read more about Media Release: New judicial appointments to the Melbourne and
Brisbane registries of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
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