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FEDERAL MAGISTRATES COURT RULES 2001 - REG 12.01

Object of Part

         (1)   The object of this Part is to establish a scheme to facilitate the provision of legal assistance to parties who are otherwise unable to obtain assistance if to do so is in the interests of the administration of justice.

         (2)   The scheme is not intended to be a substitute for legal aid.

         (3)   The referral of a party for legal assistance is not an indication that the Court has formed an opinion on the merits of the party's case.

         (4)   Nothing in this Part requires the Court to make a referral, or to consider a party for referral, for legal assistance.



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