1 September 2021, marked a significant occasion in the history of Australia’s federal court system with the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

The Court comprises two divisions; Division 1 (a continuation of the Family Court of Australia) and deals only with family law matters, and Division 2 (a continuation of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia) deals with family law, migration and other general federal law matters.

In this online session, The Honourable Chief Justice William Alstergren provides an overview of the new structure, procedural aspects and considerations for family law practitioners.

Speakers

The Hon. Chief Justice William Alstergren | Read Bio Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia

Juliana Warner | Read Bio President The Law Society of NSW