Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00013:clause:5_27
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00013
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 5 cl 27
Character Range: 288288–289152

27  Extensions of time to appeal or seek leave to appeal
(1) Despite the amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 made by this Act, if, on the commencement day, a person could seek an extension of time:
 (a) to institute an appeal under the Family Law Act 1975; or
 (b) to apply for leave to appeal under that Act;
then, on or after the commencement day, the person may apply to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) to seek such an extension of time.
(2) To avoid doubt, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) is to hear and determine the application according to:
 (a) the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021; and
 (b) the Family Law Act 1975, as amended by this Act; and
 (c) any other law of the Commonwealth, as relevant.

Division 2—Matters not substantively heard before the commencement day