Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (DIVISION 2) (GENERAL FEDERAL LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01220) - RULE 24.06

             (1)  These Rules apply (with necessary changes) to a cross-claim as if:

                     (a)  the applicant on the cross-claim were the applicant in an original application; and

                     (b)  the respondent to the cross-claim were the respondent to an original application.

             (2)  However, if a respondent to a cross-claim has an address for service in the original proceeding, service by hand on the respondent is not required.

             (3)  Subject to rule 24.07, a cross-claim must be heard at the same time as the original application.