Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1979 No. 140 FEDERAL COURT RULES - RULE 32.3

3. (1) If, when a proceeding is called on for trial, no party appears, the
Court may-

   (a)  adjourn the proceeding to a specific date or generally; or

   (b)  order that the proceeding be struck out.

(2) Where an order is made under paragraph (1) (b) the proceeding shall
thereupon, unless the Court otherwise orders, be wholly discontinued, and
neither party shall be entitled to costs.