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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 Centre
                               143–147 Liverpool Street, Sydney
Local Court Newtown            222 Australia Street, Newtown
Local Court North Sydney       94 Pacific Highway, North Sydney