Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

FAMILY LAW RULES 2004 - RULE 5.08

                When considering whether to make an interim order, the court may take into account:

        (a)         in a parenting case — the best interests of the child (see section 60CC of the Act);

        (b)         whether there are reasonable grounds for making the order;

        (c)         whether, for reasons of hardship, family violence, prejudice to the parties or the children, the order is necessary;

        (d)         the main purpose of these Rules (see rule 1.04); and

        (e)         whether the parties would benefit from participating in one of the dispute resolution methods.