People involved in migration matters in Western Sydney will now be able to access dedicated court support services locally, following the opening of a new Migration Hub at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s Parramatta Registry.
The purpose-built hub was officially opened in Parramatta by Attorney-General Michelle Rowland and Chief Justice William Alstergren AO, alongside representatives from legal services, multicultural organisations and community providers.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia said the facility was designed to improve access to justice for people navigating migration proceedings, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Western Sydney.
Under the new arrangement, court users can file migration matters in person at Parramatta and receive support from Cultural Liaison Officers and migration Client Service Officers. The hub also includes dedicated meeting rooms and facilities for Judicial Registrars to conduct in-person court events.
Chief Justice William Alstergren AO said the new facility would make court services easier to access for people living and working in Western Sydney.
Under the new arrangement, court users can file migration matters in person at Parramatta and receive support from Cultural Liaison Officers and migration Client Service Officers
“Importantly, people in Western Sydney involved in migration proceedings can now attend court services in person, close to where they live and work.
The new Hub brings key services directly into the community. This investment reflects the Court’s ongoing commitment to improving access to justice and reducing barriers to participation in the legal system for all Australians and all litigants we serve.”
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said the Commonwealth Government was focused on improving equitable access to the justice system.
“The Albanese Government is committed to ensuring that all Australians, no matter their circumstances, have equitable access to justice.
The new purpose-built Migration Hub will reduce barriers to justice and make a meaningful difference for locals in Western Sydney and beyond.
I look forward to continuing to work with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to further improve access to justice and remove barriers for those who need it most.”
The Court said the Parramatta facility forms part of a broader access-to-justice program across its services, including translated migration and family law videos, interpreter support, translated written material and online translation tools available in 30 languages.
Funding for the Parramatta Migration Hub was allocated through the Commonwealth Government’s 2024-25 Budget. The Court also confirmed the 2025-26 Federal Budget included a further $34.2 million over three years to support the migration jurisdiction and vulnerable applicants.
Additional migration facilities are expected to open in Melbourne later in 2026 as part of the broader rollout.
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