Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 6.17

                   If a party does not disclose a document as required by these Rules:

                     (a)  the party:

                              (i)  must not offer the document, or present evidence of its contents, at a hearing or trial without the other party's consent or the court's permission; and

                             (ii)  may be guilty of contempt for not disclosing the document; and

                            (iii)  may be ordered to pay costs; and

                     (b)  the court may stay or dismiss all or part of the party's case.

Note 1:       A party who discloses a document under this Part must produce the document at the trial if a notice to produce has been given (see rule 6.42).

Note 2:       Section 112AP of the Family Law Act sets out the court's powers in relation to a contempt of court.