Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1979 No. 140 FEDERAL COURT RULES - RULE 48.3

3. (1) Not later than 2 days before the date appointed for a directions
hearing, the applicant shall serve a sealed copy of the application and any
other documents on all other proper parties to the inquiry.

(2) The copy of the application for service under sub-rule (1) shall bear a
note-

   (a)  of the time and place for a directions hearing; and

   (b)  that if there is no appearance by the party served or his counsel or
        solicitor at the directions hearing, the proceeding may be heard and
        orders made in his absence.