Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (DIVISION 2) (GENERAL FEDERAL LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01220) - RULE 30.10

             (1)  An applicant may request that an application for compensation be dealt with under this Division if:

                     (a)  the compensation is not more than $20,000; and

                     (b)  the compensation is for an entitlement mentioned in subsection 548(1A) of the Fair Work Act.

             (2)  An applicant may request that an application made under subsection 548(1B) of the Fair Work Act be dealt with under this Division.

Note:          Subsection 548(1B) applies to proceedings in connection with a dispute relating to conversion of casual employment to full-time or part-time employment.

             (3)  The Court is not bound by any rules of evidence and procedure when dealing with a small claims application and may act:

                     (a)  in an informal manner; and

                     (b)  without regard to legal forms and technicalities.