Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations(1) A person (other than a corporation or authority) who is entitled to be heard in a proceeding may conduct the proceeding on the person's own behalf or be represented by a lawyer.
Note: For the right of a lawyer to appear in a court exercising jurisdiction under the Family Law Act, see Part VIIIA of the Judiciary Act 1903 . See also sections 57 and 175 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court Act.
(2) Subject to section 57 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court Act, a party is not entitled to be represented by a person who is not a lawyer unless the court otherwise orders. The court will give permission for representation by a person other than a lawyer only in special circumstances.