Family law proceedings in Australia are generally heard in open court. However, the Court has broad powers to restrict attendance, suppress identifying information, and it is a criminal offence to publish material that identifies a party in most family law matters. For individuals with a public profile or significant business interests, these protections, combined with early planning around social media, financial disclosure and confidentiality, can help minimise unnecessary exposure. Here's how privacy, media, evidence and commercially sensitive information are managed during a high net worth separation.