If a party does not disclose a document as required under these Rules:

(a) the party:

(i)

must not offer the document, or present evidence of its contents, at a hearing or trial without the other party's consent or the court's permission;

(ii)

may be guilty of contempt for not disclosing the document; and

(iii)

may be ordered to pay costs; and

(b)

the court may stay or dismiss all or part of the party's case.

Note 1

Under rule 15.76, a party who discloses a document under this Part must produce the document at the trial if a notice to produce has been given.

Note 2

Section 112AP of the Act sets out the court's powers in relation to contempt of court.