Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (DIVISION 2) (GENERAL FEDERAL LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01220) - RULE 15.03

             (1)  The Court may on its own initiative call any person as a witness in proceedings and give directions as to examination and cross-examination.

             (2)  The Court may order a party to pay the expenses of the attendance of the witness.

Note:          The Court may put a question to any witness to resolve or expedite proceedings (see section 198 of the Act).