| First occupants | Dec 1999 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 1999 | Commonwealth Law Courts completed: 18 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 31 Oct 2025 | Alterations to existing office tenancy | $5.5m |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Internal alterations to an existing building | $225k |
| 31 Aug 2025 | replacement of existing water pipe works within existing building | $998k |
| 26 May 2025 | Level 14 - Internal Office Alterations | $1.2m |
| 23 May 2025 | Alterations to Existing HVAC Systems/Ductwork | $173k |
| 13 May 2025 | Stage 2 - Completion of work | $1.2m |
| 05 Sept 2024 | Level 12 - BC- 305 Williams St - Amenities Upgrade | $50k |
| 13 May 2024 | Stage 2 – Internal & External accessibility upgrade works to existing stairs / ramps | $1.2m |
| 07 Dec 2023 | Level 11-13, Internal alterations to existing office tenancy | $642k |
| 13 Oct 2022 | Internal & external accessibility upgrade works to existing stairs/ramps | $1.2m |
| 12 June 2020 | Alteration to Offices (CLC Melbourne Child Dispute Centre) | $789k |
| 29 Apr 2020 | Level 6 - Proposed alterations to existing courtroom | $177k |
| 18 July 2018 | New Access hatches-Law courts | $368k |
| 19 Sept 2017 | Internal Non Structural Refurbishment Works - Ground Level (Part Only) Le Will Cafe | $116k |
| 03 Feb 2016 | Proposed Minor Internal Alterations to Subpoena Room | $80k |
| 01 May 2014 | Internal Office Tenancy Fitout Level 3 & 5 | $60k |
| 08 Aug 2013 | Internal Office Tenancy Fitout Level 3 & 5 | $60k |
| 14 June 2013 | Intemal Tenancy Fitout for Degani | $70k |
| 23 Aug 2012 | Alteration to Exit Sign | $2k |
| 25 May 2012 | Additions & alterations to a Court Level 10 | $8k |
| 16 Aug 2011 | Additions and alterations to courtroom Court 6A Level 6 | $125k |
| 04 Apr 2011 | Installation of storage enclosures within carpark | $10k |
| 16 Aug 2010 | Stage 2: Level 6 works (all works to completion) | $565k |
| 09 Aug 2010 | Commonwealth Law Courts - Proposed internal office alterations to an existing building | $135k |
| 17 May 2010 | Stage 2: All remaining works. Office fitout alterations to an existing building. | $916k |
| 04 May 2010 | Office fitout alterations to an existing buidling - stage one: all works exculding fire hydrants. | $916k |
| 07 Dec 2009 | Internal alterations to Courtroom 1 Level 8 | $275k |
| 15 Sept 2009 | Office Refurbishment Level 1 Part | $450k |
| 11 June 2009 | Office Fitout Alterations to an Existing Building - Level 14 | $670k |
| 28 Apr 2009 | Office Refurbishment Level 1 Part | $450k |
| 07 Nov 2008 | Stage 1 : Level 9 Works only | $232k |
| 23 July 2008 | Office fitout alterations Level 12 | $949k |
| 20 Feb 2008 | Federal Court of Australia. Construction of interior wall (office) Level 15. | $12k |
| 04 May 2007 | Office fitout Level 7 | $30k |
| 12 Jan 2007 | Federal Court. Office fitout alterations to an existing building, Level 10. | $60k |
| 18 Dec 2006 | Level 10 Secure Room, Federal Court of Australia Melbourne. Installation of secure room door, level 10 (part). | $11k |
| 15 Dec 2006 | Federal Magistrates Court. Office fitout alterations to an existing building, level 6. | $382k |
| 20 Nov 2006 | Internal alterations-Level 1,3 & 5 | $150k |
| 19 May 2005 | Alterations to Justice''s Chambers - photocopy room only. Level 16. Federal Courts of Australia | $14k |
| 17 May 2004 | Alterations to building. Stage of works - Internal alterations to part level 11 only. | $75k |
| 12 May 2004 | Office alterations Levels 1,3,5 | $35k |
| 01 Aug 2002 | Level 12 - Internal Alterations | $299k |
| 13 Feb 2002 | Alterations to Level 7 (Rooms 15.76 & 15.77) Level 15 (Rooms 16.71) & Level 16 (Rooms 7.1,7.2,7.3 & 7.4) | $200k |
| 31 Jan 2002 | Level 1 & 5 Interanl office fitout alterations. | $223k |
| 25 July 2000 | installation of fire monitoring equipment | $350 |
| 07 Dec 1999 | Tenancy fitout to the existing forecourt level tenancy | $300k |
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.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
