Family Court of Australia & Federal Circuit Court of Australia - Joint Practice Direction 1 of 2020

28/01/2020

Following extensive consultation, the Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and the Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia has issued a practice direction containing a statement of 10 core principles to guide the exercise of the family law jurisdiction in both courts.

This is the first step in harmonising the practices between the two courts in family law and developing a consistent approach to case management.

• Family Court website: http://www.familycourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fcoaweb/rules-and-legislation/practice-directions/2020/jpd012020
• Federal Circuit Court website: http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fccweb/rules-and-legislation/practice-directions/2020/jpd012020