Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (DIVISION 2) (GENERAL FEDERAL LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01220) - RULE 4.03

             (1)  A respondent to an application who seeks to do any of the following must file a response in accordance with the approved form:

                     (a)  indicate consent to an order sought by the applicant;

                     (b)  ask the Court to make another order;

                     (c)  ask the Court to dismiss the application;

                     (d)  seek orders in a matter other than the matter set out in the application;

                     (e)  make a cross-claim against the applicant or another party.

             (2)  A response must precisely and briefly state any orders sought and the basis on which the orders are sought.

             (3)  A response must be filed and served within 28 days after service of the application to which it relates.

Note:          A response to an application under Part 29 must comply with the additional requirements of rule 29.06.