This enables documents to be submitted electronically via the Internet and filing fees to be paid on-line by credit card. At this stage, service copies of documents will be posted back to the senders. Electronic filing Electronic filing of documents is conducted from the Federal Court's Internet site. The site provides access to the approved cover sheet to be used for filing documents, links to Federal Court forms, includes explanatory information, details of filing fees and payment options and allows documents to be attached. The forms are available on the Court's Internet site and can be downloaded and completed offline.
Guides are available with instructions on how to complete the most commonly used forms.
Formats All documents must retain the content and be capable of being printed in the form in which they were created. Where a document or form requires a signature, it must be submitted in a format which retains the signature. The Regulations require a fee to be paid when certain documents are lodged or filed with the Court. The Court's electronic filing system will help the sender to select the filing fees which are applicable to the proceeding or appeal. Payment is made online by credit card.