Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 15.15

             (1)  Unless the court otherwise directs, a party and the party's lawyer (if any) must attend each court event.

             (2)  Subrule (1) does not apply to:

                     (a)  an Application for Consent Orders; or

                     (b)  a divorce hearing that does not require a party's attendance under the Family Law Act ; or

                     (c)  a hearing in chambers in the absence of the parties.