Direct answer
The Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building is at 305 William Street, Melbourne. The Federal Court public enquiry counter is on level 7, with published weekday hours of 9 am–4:30 pm. Check the court, hearing venue and attendance directions for your own matter.
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Question: Where are the Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts?
Before you go
- The William Street address: 305 William Street · Melbourne, Victoria
- Federal Court enquiries: Level 7 · Weekdays: 9 am–4:30 pm
- Follow your hearing directions: Check the court list · Allow time for security
- Use current information: Ask the relevant registry · Archival courthouse footage
Common questions
Where is the court?
The Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building is at three hundred and five William Street, Melbourne, Victoria. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance directions on your current documents.
Can I rely on old footage for current access arrangements?
Use your current court directions and the official sources below to confirm the venue and access arrangements. Archival pictures do not establish that every entrance, sign or surrounding street remains unchanged.
Full video transcript
The Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building is at three hundred and five William Street, Melbourne, Victoria. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance directions on your current documents.
The Federal Court public enquiry counter is on level seven. Published counter hours are nine in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. Confirm arrangements before visiting.
Counter hours do not set your hearing time. Follow your current attendance directions and check the court list for your matter. Allow time for security screening when entering the building.
This footage is archival, so signs and access arrangements may have changed. Contact the relevant registry if your directions are unclear. Registry staff provide process information but cannot give personal legal advice.
For help with your circumstances, use the Go To Court website to request a lawyer consultation. Availability depends on your matter and location. This is general information, not personal legal advice.
Official sources and what they support
Checked 2026-09-12.
- Federal Court of Australia — Victoria Registry — The building is at 305 William Street, Melbourne. The Federal Court public enquiry counter is on level 7, with published hours of 9 am–4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Security screening operates.
- Federal Court of Australia — Registry Services — Registry staff can supply court lists and process information but not legal advice; comply with court orders and directions.
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Important
General information only, not personal legal advice. Court arrangements can change. Check current official information and obtain advice about your own circumstances.