Federal Court of Australia – Notice to the Profession

Commencement of three region trial for duty (urgent) applications.

On 31 January 2025, the Federal Court of Australia published a new General Practice Note which sets out the process for parties to apply to a Duty Judge for urgent relief.

A copy of the Practice Note can be located here. 

The Court also published an accompanying Notice to the Profession which provides detailed information regarding the operation of the practice note and trial.  This Notice can be located here.

It is recommended that all practitioners who practice in the Federal Court of Australia acquaint themselves with both the practice direction and Notice.