Family Court of Western Australia

News & Media Releases



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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