Summary Courts Jurisdiction (Matrimonial Causes and Children) Proclamation 2007
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Summary Courts Jurisdiction (Matrimonial Causes and Children) Proclamation 2007
Family Law Act 1975
I, PHILIP MICHAEL JEFFERY, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make this Proclamation under subsections 39 (7) and 69J (3) of the Family Law Act 1975.
Signed and sealed with the
Great Seal of Australia
on 12 April 2007
P. M. JEFFERY
Governor‑General
By His Excellency’s Command
PHILIP RUDDOCK
Attorney‑General
1 Name of Proclamation
This Proclamation is the Summary Courts Jurisdiction (Matrimonial Causes and Children) Proclamation 2007.
2 Commencement
This Proclamation commences on 23 April 2007.
3 Jurisdictional restriction
On and after 23 April 2007, proceedings in relation to matters arising under Parts V and VII of the Family Law Act 1975 may not be instituted in, or transferred to, the following courts of summary jurisdiction located in the State of New South Wales.
| Court of summary jurisdiction | Location |
|---|---|
| Central Local Court | 98 Liverpool Street, Sydney |
| Downing Centre Local Court | Levels 4 and 5, Downing Centre143–147 Liverpool Street, Sydney |
| Local Court Newtown | 222 Australia Street, Newtown |
| Local Court North Sydney | 94 Pacific Highway, North Sydney |