Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

FAMILY LAW RULES 2004 - RULE 4.28

        (1)         On the filing of an application under this Division, the Registry Manager must fix a date for the hearing of the application.

        (2)         The date fixed must be:

        (a)         if the respondent is in Australia — at least 42 days after the application is filed; or

        (b)         if the respondent is outside Australia — at least 56 days after the application is filed.