Pt 2 - The Family Court of Australia

This episode is on the Family Court of Australia, which is known as the FCFCOA, after merging with the Federal Court in 2021 (forming the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia).

I also give a brief history lesson on the foundations of English common law in Australia and when matrimonial legislation was first introduced to provide rules, regulations, and protection for family and children.

Before getting to Family Court, several mandatory, arduous tasks known as Pre-Action Procedures need to be completed first. Some of these are:

• Family Dispute Resolution (FDR - can be done by telephone or video conference)
• Obtain a Section 60I (S60I) Certificate
• File a Notice of Intention to Commence Proceedings
• File a Genuine Steps Certificate

Depending on your situation, you may also be required to complete a number of court ordered directions, such as; counselling, parenting courses, a family report, or psychiatric evaluations etc.

For further information or assistance, the attached links might be useful;

Legal resources of the new Court: Rules, Practice Directions and forms | Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Federal Register of Legislation - Family Law Act 1975

Structural reform of the federal courts | Attorney-General's Department
Botany Bay, New South Wales | National Museum of Australia
Kamay – Botany Bay | National Museum of Australia
A place of encounters; a short history of Botany Bay National Park (Kurnell section)
Federal Register of Legislation - Family Law Amendment (Information Sharing) Act 2023
THE FIRST HIGH COURT - Australian Constitution Centre
Establishment of the Family Court of Australia and its early years: A personal perspective | Australian Institute of Family Studies

Divorce records guide
11 Mar 1873 - MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT. - Trove

08 Jun 1860 - THE DIVORCE BILL. - Trove

08 May 1860 - THE DIVORCE LAW. - Trove

You searched for australian family court | History Cooperative

Article - Publications - Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)

History of child protection legislation. | Find and Connect
Media Release: The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia officially commences | Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Dire Federal Circuit Court backlogs prove family court merger a risk to families, judges - Law Council of Australia