Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (DIVISION 2) (GENERAL FEDERAL LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01220) - RULE 14.02

             (1)  A declaration may be made under subsection 176(2) of the Act to allow discovery on the application of a party or on the Court's own initiative.

Note:          Discovery is not allowed in relation to a general federal law proceeding unless the Court or a Judge declares that it is appropriate in the interests of the administration of justice (see subsections 176(2) and (3) of the Act).

             (2)  If a declaration is made, the Court or a Registrar may make an order for disclosure:

                     (a)  generally; or

                     (b)  in relation to particular classes of documents; or

                     (c)  in relation to particular issues; or

                     (d)  by a specified date.