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The rules provide the procedural framework within which matters are commenced and conducted in the Federal Court.
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User group meetings, Harmonised Rules Committees (Bankruptcy & Corporations)
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Including Bankruptcy, Corporations, Migration, Administrative & Constitutional Law and Human Rights; Communicating with the Court; Expert witnesses.
Use of Communication Devices
Law Council of Australia's "Federal Court Case Management Handbook"
A handbook for lawyers
Forms Prescribed Under:
- Federal Court Rules
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- Criminal Proceedings Rules
- Native Title Regulations
- Admiralty Rules
Difference Between Fees & Costs
Court Fees
About Court fees including exemptions, deferral & refunds
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Filing & lodgement
Legal Costs
- Legal costs allowable Under Federal Court Rules 2011, Schedule 3
- National Guide to Counsel Fees
- Bills of costs Guide to discretionary items
Court Sitting Dates
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- 6 February - 22 December
- 2023
- 6 February - 3 March
- 1 - 26 May
- 7 August - 1 September
- 6 - 28 November
- 2024
- 5 February - 1 March
- 6 - 31 May
- 5 - 30 August
- 4 - 29 November
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Find hearing dates & times for all current matters in the FCA and FCC.
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Current and former judges, including Welcome and Farewell ceremonies
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