The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has reviewed its complaints policy on delays in the delivery of reserved judgments.
The policy has now been updated to include that a complaint may only be referred by the President of the relevant Bar association or law society after a period of six months from the date of the hearing or receipt of written submissions has elapsed.
View the updated policy.
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