Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 2.32

             (1)  Service of an application is proved:

                     (a)  by filing an affidavit of service; or

                     (b)  by the respondent filing a notice of address for service or a response; or

                     (c)  if service was carried out by giving the application to a lawyer--by filing an acknowledgement of service that has been signed by the lawyer.

             (2)  Service of any other document is proved by filing an affidavit of service.

             (3)  For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a) and subrule (2), the approved form may be used.

             (4)  A statement by a person of the person's identity, office or position is evidence of the person's identity, or the holding of the office or position.

             (5)  Evidence about the identity, office or position of a person served may be given by another person.

Note:          For proof of service of an Application for Divorce, see rules 2.45 to 2.47.