Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 3.12

             (1)  For these Rules, a person needs a litigation guardian in relation to a proceeding if the person:

                     (a)  does not understand the nature and possible consequences of the proceeding; or

                     (b)  is not capable of adequately conducting, or giving adequate instruction for the conduct of, the proceeding.

             (2)  Unless the court otherwise orders, a minor in a proceeding is taken to need a litigation guardian in relation to the proceeding.