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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Courts: Find out how our services are being
delivered and how you can access them. For the latest COVID-19 news, updates and
advice from the Australian Government, visit Australia.gov.au

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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HELPFUL VIDEOS

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

A new court structure
This video guides you through what has changed and what you can expect from the
new court system following the amalgamation of the Family Court of Australia and
the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Our host shares where you can find
information such as New Forms, New Rules and New Practice Directions via the New
FCFCOA Website.
2:36 min

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Latest news Media releases Missing children Updates to the profession
03 April, 2023


MEDIA RELEASE: OPENING OF NEW LAUNCESTON COURT FACILITIES TO BETTER SERVICE THE
LOCAL COMMUNITY AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION

On Monday 3 April 2023, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
(Division 1 and Division 2) will host an event to officially open new court
facilities in Launceston.

Read more about Media release: Opening of new Launceston court facilities to
better service the local community and the legal profession
01 April, 2023


MEDIA RELEASE: FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA WINS NATIONAL AWARD
FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION INITIATIVES

At the Australian Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Awards held on Friday 31
March 2023, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and
Division 2) received national recognition for the Courts’ innovative and
ground-breaking integration of safe dispute resolution into the family law
system, winning the Courts and Tribunals - Alternative Dispute Resolution Group
of the Year.

Read more about Media Release: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
wins national award for Alternative Dispute Resolution initiatives
22 March, 2023


MEDIA RELEASE: INDIGENOUS FAMILIES IN THE LISMORE REGION TO BENEFIT FROM
SPECIALISED SERVICES DEDICATED TO HELPING FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE FAMILY LAW
SYSTEM

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Division 2 (the Court), is
pleased to announce the commencement of a Specialist Indigenous List (SIL)
operating from Lismore registry in NSW.  A welcome ceremony involving key local
Indigenous legal support services was hosted by the Court in Lismore today to
mark the commencement of the List and expansion of local support for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander families who are involved in family law proceedings.

Read more about Media Release: Indigenous families in the Lismore region to
benefit from specialised services dedicated to helping families navigate the
family law system
09 February, 2023


INTERNATIONAL FOCUS ON FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SAFETY REFORMS AS THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT
AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA HOSTS NEW ZEALAND FAMILY COURT JUDGES

Two senior New Zealand Family Court judges and representatives from the New
Zealand Ministry of Justice are visiting the Federal Circuit and family Court of
Australia this week, to share ideas and discuss initiatives that address issues
of family violence, risk screening and safety measures in family law cases.

Read more about International focus on family violence and safety reforms as the
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia hosts New Zealand Family Court
judges
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