Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

PARENTAGE ACT 2004 - SECT 21

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a person whose interests would, in the Supreme Court's opinion, be affected by making an order annulling a parentage declaration—

              (i)     is not present or represented at the hearing of the application for the order; and

              (ii)     has not been given an opportunity to be present or represented; and

        (b)     the court considers the person ought to be given the opportunity to be present or represented.

    (2)     The Supreme Court may adjourn the hearing so the person can be given the opportunity.