Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Regulations Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Regulations(1) An originating application must be served at least 5 days before the return date for the application.
Note Return date for an application is defined in the dictionary.
(2) However, subrule (1) does not apply if—
(a) a territory law allows the originating application to be heard and decided without being served; or
Note A territory law includes these rules (see Legislation Act, s 98).
(b) the plaintiff proposes in the originating application that it be decided without a hearing; or
(c) another time is provided for under these rules; or
(d) the court otherwise orders.
Note Pt 6.2 (Applications in proceedings) applies to an application for an order under this rule.
(3) If the court makes an order under subrule (2) (d), a sealed copy of the order must be served with the application.