Tag: jurisdiction

On 1 September 2021 the Family Court of Australia merged with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The new Court referred to as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has a primary aim to finalise 90% of property or parenting matters by way of providing a final judgment and decision within 12 months of filing an Initiating Application.  For years, the Family and Federal Circuit Court’s have been overworked, understaffed, and plagued by constant delays and adjournments of...