Family Court of Western Australia

News & Media Releases



Delay in provision of Transcripts

09/04/2025

Please be advised that the Family Court of WA is experiencing lengthy delays from our transcript service provider.

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Practice Direction (No.3 of 2025)

31/03/2025

The Chief Judge of the Family Court has issued a new Practice Direction.

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Family Law Registrar Vacancy (Pool 24 months)

28/03/2025

Suitable applicants are being sought for the positions of Registrar, Family Court of Western Australia.

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Practice Direction (No.2 of 2025)

26/03/2025

The Chief Judge of the Family Court has issued a new Practice Direction.

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New Family Law Regulations

27/02/2025

The new Family Law Regulations 2024 will come into force on 1 April 2025, and the existing Family Law Regulations 1984 will cease on that date. Similarly, the Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2025 will replace the Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2001 and commence on 1 April 2025.

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Practice Direction (No.1 of 2025)

31/01/2025

The Chief Judge of the Family Court has issued a new Practice Direction.

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Changes to the Family Court Act 1997 (WA) to commence 10 February 2025

28/01/2025

The Family Court Act has been amended, with the significant changes to take effect from 10 February 2025.

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Changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) to commence 10 June 2025

20/01/2025

At this time in Western Australia, these changes only apply to property cases concerning parties who were, or are, married, and will apply to all new and existing matters from 10 June 2025, except where a final hearing/trial has already commenced.

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