Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 1.34

             (1)  A party may apply for relief from:

                     (a)  the effect of subrule 1.33(1); or

                     (b)  an order under subrule 1.33(2).

             (2)  In determining an application under subrule (1), the court may consider the following:

                     (a)  whether there is a good reason for the non-compliance;

                     (b)  the extent to which the party has complied with orders, legislative provisions and pre-action procedures;

                     (c)  whether the non-compliance was caused by the party or the party's lawyer;

                     (d)  the impact of the non-compliance on the management of the proceeding;

                     (e)  the effect of the non-compliance on each other party;

                      (f)  costs;

                     (g)  whether the party should be stayed from taking any further steps in the proceeding until the costs are paid;

                     (h)  if the application is for relief from the effect of subrule 1.33(1)--whether all parties consent to the step being taken after the specified time.

Note:          This subrule does not limit the powers of the court.