Family Court of Western Australia

News & Media Releases



Call for Submissions - Legal Costs

28/11/2023

The Legal Costs Committee gives notice under section 139 Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2022 that it will conduct reviews and make determinations in respect of contentious business determinations made by it.

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Employment Opportunity – Associate to Judge (Legal)

04/10/2023

The Family Court of Western Australia invites applications for the position of Associate to Judge (Legal) from persons with a tertiary qualification in Law (preferably Honours, but not essential).

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Priority Property Pools under $500,000 (PPP500)

27/09/2023

The Family Court of WA has introduced a new case management pathway for designated applications for a property settlement filed after 1 October 2023. See Practice Direction (No. 1 of 2023).

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Court Fees Increase on 1 July 2023

21/06/2023

The fees payable in the Court will increase from 1 July 2023 to reflect changes to the consumer price index over the past financial year.

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Family Law Registrar Vacancy (Pool 2 years)

16/06/2023

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

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Reconciliation Statement

03/05/2023

On 29 May 2023 a joint sitting of all Western Australian courts and tribunals will be held to mark the launch of the Western Australian Courts and Tribunals Reconciliation Statement.

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Employment Opportunity

16/03/2023

The Family Court of Western Australia invites applications for the position of Associate to Chief Judge (Legal) from persons with a tertiary qualification in Law (preferably Honours, but not essential).

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