Victorian Numbered Regulations Victorian Numbered Regulations(1) If, when the trial of a proceeding is called on, any party is absent, the Court may—
(a) order that the trial be not had unless the proceeding is again set down for trial, or unless such other steps are taken as the Court directs;
(b) proceed with the trial generally or so far as concerns any claim for relief in the proceeding; or
(c) adjourn the trial.
(2) The Court may set aside or vary any judgment, order or verdict obtained where a party is absent at the trial.
(3) An application under paragraph (2) shall be made within 14 days after the trial.