Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 (SLI NO 134 OF 2011) - RULE 27.12

         (1)   For an appeal under the AAT Act, the parties must address the matters mentioned in section 44AA (7) of that Act .

         (2)   For a proceeding, the parties must address the matters mentioned in section 32AB (6) of the Act.

         (3)   For an appeal under the AAT Act or a proceeding, the parties should address the following:

                (a)    whether the appeal or proceeding is likely to involve questions of general importance;

               (b)    whether it would be less expensive and more convenient to the parties if the appeal or proceeding were transferred;

                (c)    whether an appeal or proceeding would be determined more quickly if transferred;

               (d)    the wishes of the parties.

Note    If the Court makes an order transferring an appeal or proceeding to the Federal Magistrates Court, the Registrar will send all documents filed and all orders made to the proper officer of the Federal Magistrates Court.