Commonwealth Law Courts
295-307 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 69 m tall · #197 in Melbourne
- 18 floors
- 2 businesses
- 60 car spaces
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27 years standing
- 1999Completed
- TodayStill standing
27 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Commonwealth Law Courts
Commonwealth Law Courts is an 18-storey building on William Street in Melbourne, and its main use in the council census is listed as performances, conferences and ceremonies. It was completed in 1999, with Hassell as architect and Walter Bau as builder. Its roof height is 69 metres.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1999
- Height
- 69 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#197 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 18
- Footprint
- 4,569 m²
- Architect
- Hassell Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Builder
- Walter Bau Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 2
- Car spaces
- 60
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 27
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 1 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
60 cafés, 0 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m
84 street trees within 150 m · park 73 m away
4,174 people pass daily nearby · 39 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Commonwealth Law Courts.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 49 m
Train station1 min · 55 m
Tram stop1 min · 72 m
Tram stop1 min · 115 m
Tram stop2 min · 190 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Commonwealth Law Courts
2 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Commonwealth Law Courts
Le Will Cafe
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Commonwealth Law Courts: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Building permits on record
- 27
- Estimated cost of works
- About $18.7m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Commonwealth Law Courts in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Commonwealth Law Courts residential or commercial?
Commonwealth Law Courts is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.
When was Commonwealth Law Courts built?
Commonwealth Law Courts was completed in 1999.
How many floors does Commonwealth Law Courts have?
Commonwealth Law Courts has 18 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Commonwealth Law Courts?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Commonwealth Law Courts, including Le Will Cafe.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Commonwealth Law Courts?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Commonwealth Law Courts?
Hassell designed Commonwealth Law Courts and Walter Bau built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Commonwealth Law Courts?
About 69 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 197 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Commonwealth Law Courts?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Flagstaff Station/William St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Commonwealth Law Courts?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Has any work been done on Commonwealth Law Courts recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 27 building permits for Commonwealth Law Courts since 2000. The most recent was in October 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Law Courts | Commercial | — | 18 | 1999 |
| Russel Kennedy Centre | Commercial | 52 m | 19 | 1988 |
| Metropolitan On William Hotel | Commercial | 81 m | 21 | 1856 |
| The Dominion Building | Commercial | 95 m | 14 | 1992 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.