What has changed
The Federal Court Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026 were registered on 28 May 2026. The instrument amends the Federal Court Rules 2011 across six areas:
- Filing documents and staying proceedings
- Livestreaming of court hearings
- Appeals
- The Administrative Review Tribunal
- Costs
- Application provisions
The source does not specify the detail of what changed within each of those six areas.
Duration
The instrument is in force until 7 September 2026.
Enabling legislation and administration
The amendments are made under the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 and are administered by the Attorney-General's Department.
Key actions
- Parties involved in Federal Court proceedings or litigation can check the full text of the amended Federal Court Rules 2011 at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00616 to see how the changes to filing, appeals, costs, and livestreaming apply to their matter.
- Parties that use the Administrative Review Tribunal can review the Part 4 amendments to the Federal Court Rules 2011 to understand any procedural changes that apply to their case.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.