Available throughout Australia.
A nationally accessible online Family Dispute Resolution practice. Available to anyone in any state or territory, conducted online via Google Meet, from anywhere in the country.
FDR is governed by the federal Family Law Act 1975. The same rules apply in every state and territory. A Section 60I certificate issued by an accredited FDR practitioner has the same legal effect whether the parties are in Melbourne, Mildura, Cairns, or Karratha.
This page lists the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia registry locations for each state and territory, along with the key regional centres each registry serves. It is provided as a reference for people who may need to file applications, attend interim hearings, or otherwise interact with the court system after FDR concludes.
Victoria
FDR for Victorians
The practice serves Victorians from anywhere in the state, including Melbourne and the regional centres of Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura, and Warrnambool. Sessions are conducted online and require nothing more than a stable internet connection.
New South Wales
FDR for people in New South Wales
The practice serves clients in NSW from anywhere in the state, including Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, and regional centres such as Albury, Dubbo, Lismore, Tamworth, and Wagga Wagga.
Queensland
FDR for Queenslanders
The practice serves Queenslanders from anywhere in the state, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, and Toowoomba. Time-zone differences are accommodated in session scheduling.
Western Australia
FDR for Western Australians
The practice serves Western Australians from anywhere in the state, including Perth and regional centres such as Geraldton, Bunbury, and the Pilbara. Time-zone differences from the eastern states are factored into scheduling.
Note for Western Australia: Western Australia operates its own Family Court of Western Australia, separate from the federal Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The Family Law Act 1975 still applies to most matters, and online FDR works identically. Section 60I certificates issued by an accredited FDRP are equally recognised. For a small number of WA-specific matters, the Family Court of WA in Perth has jurisdiction.
South Australia
FDR for South Australians
The practice serves South Australians from anywhere in the state, including Adelaide and regional centres.
Tasmania
FDR for Tasmanians
The practice serves Tasmanians from anywhere in the state, including Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie.
Australian Capital Territory
FDR for the ACT
The practice serves people in the ACT and surrounding region, including Canberra and the nearby parts of NSW such as Queanbeyan.
Northern Territory
FDR for the Northern Territory
The practice serves people in the NT from anywhere in the territory, including Darwin, Alice Springs, and remote communities. Time-zone scheduling is accommodated.
Wherever you are in Australia
If you are separating, FDR is available to you. The first step is a free discovery call to confirm the process is appropriate for your circumstances.