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Forms under the Federal Court Rules 2011

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Form NoTitle of formDate
effective
1Title - all parties (docx - 44 KB)
Rule 2.13(2)
1/8/11
2Title - no respondent (docx - 33 KB)
Rule 2.13(3)
1/8/11
3Title - abbreviated parties (docx- 35 KB)
Rule 2.13(4)
1/8/11
4Notice of acting -appointment of lawyer (docx - 35.5 KB)
Rule 4.03
1/8/11
5Notice of acting - change of lawyer (docx - 35.5 KB)
Rule 4.04(1)
1/8/11
6Notice of termination of lawyer's retainer (docx - 36 KB)
Rule 4.04(2)
1/8/11
7Notice of intention to cease to act (docx - 33 KB)
Rule 4.05(1)(a)
1/8/11
8Notice of ceasing to act (docx - 33 KB)
Rules 4.04(3); 4.05(1)(b)
9/5/13
9Referral certificate (docx - 37.5 KB)
Rule 4.12
1/8/11
10Notice of address for service (docx - 34 KB)
Rules 5.02; 11.07
1/8/11
11Respondent's genuine steps statement (doc - 35.5 KB)
Rule 5.03
1/8/11
12Urgent application before start of a proceeding (doc - 46.5 KB)Rule 7.01(2)
1/8/11
13Application by interested person for approval of agreement for person under a legal incapacity (doc - 41 KB)Rule 7.11(2)
1/8/11
14Originating application by prospective applicant for order for discovery (doc - 47 KB)Rule 7.24(1)
18/1/23
14AOriginating application by prospective applicant to ascertain description of respondent (doc - 49 KB)Rule 7.24(1)
18/1/23
15Originating application (doc - 60.5 KB)Rules 8.01(1); 8.04(1)
9/5/13
16Applicant's genuine steps statement (doc - 38.5 KB)Rule 8.02
1/8/11
17Statement of claim (doc - 39.5 KB)Rule 8.05(1)(a)
1/8/11
18Notice of a Constitutional matter under s78B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (doc - 35 KB)Rule 8.11(2)
1/8/11
19Originating application starting a representative proceeding under Part IVA of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (doc - 55.5 KB)Rule 9.32
1/8/11
20Notice of consent to be a group member (doc - 41 KB)Rule 9.33
1/8/11
21Opt out notice (doc - 34.5 KB)Rule 9.34
9/10/13
22Application for an order relating to the procedure to be followed in a representative proceeding (doc - 49.5 KB)Rule 9.35(1)
1/8/11
23Request for service in a foreign country (doc - 37 KB)Rule 10.51(c)
2/5/19
24Request for transmission of a document to a foreign government (doc - 38 KB)Rule 10.51(d)
1/8/11
25Request for service abroad of judicial documents and certificate (doc - 55 KB)
Rules 10.64(2)(a); 10.64(4); 10.66(2)(a); 10.76(4)(a); 10.76(4)(b)
1/8/11
26Summary of the document to be served (doc - 41 KB)
Rules 10.64(2)(c); 10.73(2)(b)
6/11/20
26ANotice to person served outside Australia (doc - 43 KB)
Rules 10.43B
11/1/23
27Request for local service of foreign judicial documents (doc - 37 KB)
Rule 10.73(2)
2/5/19
28Notice of change of address for service (doc - 34 KB)
Rule 11.09(a)
1/8/11
29Submitting notice (doc - 35.5 KB)
Rule 12.01(1)
1/8/11
30Receiver's guarantee (doc - 41.5 KB)
Rule 14.22(a)
1/8/11
31Notice of cross-claim (doc - 72.5 KB)
Rule 15.02(1)
1/8/11
32Notice requiring service of pleadings and documents (doc - 36 KB)
Rule 15.09(1)(b)
1/8/11
33Defence (doc - 37 KB)
Rule 16.32
1/8/11
34Reply (doc - 36.5 KB)
Rule 16.33
1/8/11
35Interlocutory application (doc - 42 KB)
Rule 17.01(1)
1/8/11
36Notice of claim (doc - 41.5 KB)
Rule 18.11(1)
1/8/11
37Notice of admission (doc - 35.5 KB)
Rule 18.13(1)
1/8/11
38List of documents (doc - 81.5 KB)
Rule 20.17(1)
1/8/11
39Notice to produce a document in a pleading or affidavit (doc - 34 KB)
Rule 20.31(1)
1/8/11
40Answers to interrogatories (doc - 51 KB)
Rule 21.03(1)(a)(i)
1/8/11
41Notice to admit (doc - 40 KB)
Rule 22.01
9/5/13
42Notice of dispute (doc - 46 KB)
Rule 22.02
1/8/11
43ASubpoena to give evidence (doc - 48 KB)
Rule 24.13(1)(a)
1/8/11
43BSubpoena to produce documents (doc - 43 KB)
Rule 24.13(1)(b)
11/1/23
43CSubpoena to give evidence and produce documents (doc - 43 KB)
Rule 24.13(1)(c)
11/1/23
44Subpoena – Declaration by addressee. Notice to addressee (doc - 39 KB)
Rule 24.21
2/5/19
45Notice of offer to compromise (doc - 37 KB)
Rule 25.01(1)
1/8/11
46Notice of acceptance of offer to compromise (doc - 32.5 KB)
Rule 25.08(3)
1/8/11
47Notice of withdrawal of pleading (doc - 38 KB)
Rule 26.11(1)
1/8/11
48Notice of discontinuance (doc - 42 KB)
Rule 26.12(1)
1/8/11
49Notice of proceeding transferred from other Courts (doc - 37 KB)
Rules 27.13(2); 27.23(2)
22/12/21
50Originating application for order in terms of arbitration award (doc - 56.5 KB)
Rule 28.14(2)
9/5/13
51Originating application for stay of a proceeding under the International Arbitration Act 1974 (doc - 53.5 KB)
Rule 28.43(1)
1/8/11
52Originating application to enforce a foreign award under the International Arbitration Act 1974 (doc - 54 KB)
Rule 28.44
1/8/11
53Originating application for relief under Model Law (section 18 of the International Arbitration Act 1974 (doc - 54.5 KB)
Rule 28.45
1/8/11
54Application for a subpoena under the International Arbitration Act 1974 (doc - 45.5 KB)
Rule 28.46(1)
1/8/11
55ASubpoena to attend for examination (International Arbitration Act 1974 (doc - 49 KB)
Rule 28.46(3)(a)
1/8/11
55BSubpoena to produce documents (International Arbitration Act 1974 (doc - 55 KB)
Rule 28.46(3)(b)
3/9/14
55CSubpoena to attend for examination and produce documents (International Arbitration Act 1974 (doc - 57.5 KB)
Rule 28.46(3)(c)
3/9/14
56Originating application under section 23A of the International Arbitration Act 1974 (doc - 54.5 KB)
Rule 28.47
1/8/11
57Originating application under section 23F or section 23G of the International Arbitration Act 1974 (doc - 54.5 KB)
Rule 28.48
1/8/11
58Originating application to enforce an award under section 35(4) of the International Arbitration Act 1974 (doc - 51.5 KB)
Rule 28.49
1/8/11
59Affidavit (doc - 60 KB)
Rule 29.02(1)
2/5/19
60Originating application for an order for evidence of a future right or claim (doc - 55.5 KB)
Rule 29.23(2)
1/8/11
61Notice to produce (doc - 35.5 KB)
Rule 30.28(1)
1/8/11
62Notice of intention to adduce evidence of previous representation (doc - 46.5 KB)
Rule 30.29(a)
1/8/11
63Notice of objection to tender of hearsay evidence if maker of representation available (doc - 38.5 KB)
Rule 30.30
1/8/11
64Notice of intention to adduce tendency evidence (doc - 43.5 KB)
Rule 30.31
1/8/11
65Notice of intention to adduce coincidence evidence (doc - 43 KB)
Rule 30.32
1/8/11
66Originating application for judicial review (doc - 59 KB)
Rule 31.01(1)
1/8/11
67Application for an extension of time (docx - 29 KB)
Rules 31.02(1); 31.23; 33.13; 34.25; 36.05; 36.23
14/10/24
68Notice of objection to competency (doc - 36.5 KB)
Rules 31.05(1)(a); 31.24(1)(a); 33.30(1)(a)
1/8/11
69Originating application for relief under section 39B Judiciary Act 1903 (doc - 59 KB)
Rule 31.11(1)
9/5/13
70Originating application for review of a migration decision (doc - 54 KB)
Rule 31.22(1)
1/8/11
71Notice of proceeding remitted by the High Court of Australia (doc - 42 KB)
Rules 32.01; 32.02(1)
1/8/11
72Notice of election petition (doc - 41.5 KB)
Rules 32.11; 32.12(1)(b)
9/5/13
73Notice of appeal against appealable objection decision under section 14ZZ Taxation Administration Act 1953 (doc - 49.5 KB)
Rule 33.02(1)
1/8/11
74Notice of appeal against departure prohibition order under section 14V Taxation Administration Act 1953 (doc - 42 KB)
Rule 33.05(1)
1/8/11
75Notice of appeal from a tribunal (docx - 30 KB)
Rules 33.12(1); 33.34; 33.40
14/10/24
76Notice of cross-appeal from a tribunal (docx - 29 KB)
Rules 33.20(2); 33.34; 33.40
14/10/24
77Notice of contention (doc - 35.5 KB)
Rules 33.21; 33.34; 33.40; 34.29
1/8/11
78Notice of discontinuance of appeal/cross-appeal (doc - 43.5 KB)
Rules 33.31(1); 33.34; 33.40
1/8/11
79Originating application under the Fair Work Act 2009 alleging dismissal in contravention of a general protection (doc - 52 KB)
Rule 34.03(1)
2/5/19
80Originating application under the Fair Work Act 2009 alleging unlawful termination of employment (doc - 54 KB)
Rule 34.04(1)
2/5/19
81Originating application under the Fair Work Act 2009 alleging discrimination (doc - 54 KB)
Rule 34.05(1)
2/5/19
81AOriginating application under the Fair Work Act 2009 alleging sexual harassment in connection with work: See interim forms page 6/7/23
82Rule to show cause – Originating application (doc - 60.5 KB)
Rule 34.06(1)
1/8/11
83Originating application for inquiry relating to a ballot under Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Schedule 1 to the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (doc - 50.5 KB)
Rule 34.07(1)
1/8/11
84Originating application for inquiry relating to a ballot under Part 3 of Chapter 3 of Schedule 1 to the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (doc - 48 KB)
Rule 34.07(3)
1/8/11
85Originating application for inquiry relating to an election (doc - 47 KB)
Rule 34.07(5)
1/8/11
86Originating application for an interim order in relation to an inquiry concerning an election for an office in an organisation (doc - 55 KB)
Rule 34.08(1)
1/8/11
87Originating application for an order in relation to an inquiry regarding an alleged irregularity concerning a ballot (doc - 56 KB)
Rule 34.08(2)
1/8/11
88Information
Rule 34.12(1)
This form has been revoked (2/5/2019)		 
89Summons
Rule 34.12(2)
This form has been revoked (2/5/2019)		 
90Warrant for arrest (doc - 34.5 KB)
Rules 34.14(2); 41.05(1); 42.01; 42.14(3)
1/8/11
91Warrant for imprisonment (doc - 36.5 KB)
Rules 34.16; 42.21
1/8/11
92Notice of appeal (intellectual property) (doc - 54 KB)
Rule 34.24(1)
9/5/13
93Notice of cross-appeal (intellectual property) (doc - 64 KB)
Rule 34.28(1)
9/5/13
94Originating application for determination of equitable remuneration under section 20(2) of the Circuit Layouts Act 1989 (doc - 48.5 KB)
Rule 34.32
1/8/11
95Originating application for determination of the terms of the doing of an act under section 25(4) of the Circuit Layout Act 1989 (doc - 48.5 KB)
Rule 34.33
9/5/13
96Originating application for order for interim relief under section 25 of the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act (doc - 60.5 KB)
Rule 34.65
1/8/11
97Interlocutory application for leave to serve subpoena in New Zealand (doc - 44.5 KB)
Rule 34.66(1)
1/8/11
98ASubpoena to give evidence (New Zealand) (doc - 72 KB)
Rule 34.67(a)
2/5/19
98BSubpoena to produce documents (New Zealand) (doc - 77 KB)
Rule 34.67(b)
2/5/19
98CSubpoena to give evidence and produce documents (New Zealand) (doc - 79 KB)
Rule 34.67(c)
2/5/19
99Certificate of non-compliance with subpoena (New Zealand) (doc - 34.5 KB)
Rule 34.69 Note 1
1/8/11
100Originating application under section 58 (2) of the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act to enforce an order made by a New Zealand court (doc - 56 KB)
Rule 34.71
1/8/11
101Originating application under the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act (doc - 60.5 KB)
Rules 34.73; 34.74; 34.75; 34.76
1/8/11
102Interlocutory application for order for use of audio link or audiovisual link (New Zealand) (doc - 45.5 KB)
Rule 34.77
1/8/11
103Election petition (ATSI Act) (doc - 48 KB)
Rule 34.92(1)
2/5/19
104Originating application – Reference of question as to qualification or vacancy (ATSI Act) (doc - 39.5 KB)
Rule 34.94(1)
1/8/11
105Interlocutory application to join parties to main application after relevant period (doc - 45 KB)
Rule 34.105(1)
1/8/11
106Notice by party, other than the applicant, that the party wishes to cease to be a party (doc - 32.5 KB)
Rule 34.106
1/8/11
107Originating application under Native Title Act 1993 (other than main applications (doc - 57.5 KB)
Rule 34.107
1/8/11
108Originating application for review of decision not to accept claim for registration (doc - 50.5 KB)
Rule 34.109(1)
1/8/11
109Originating application to remove details of agreement from the Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (doc - 57.5 KB)
Rule 34.110(1)
1/8/11
110Referral of question about whether a party should cease to be a party under section 94J of the Native Title Act 1993 (doc - 65.5 KB)
Rule 34.117(1)
1/8/11
111Interlocutory application for order to take account of the cultural or customary nature of party or another person (doc - 43.5 KB)
Rule 34.121
1/8/11
112Short title – Native Title Proceeding (doc - 33 KB)
Rule 34.130(1)
1/8/11
113Notice of appointment of agent (section 84B(1) Native Title Act 1993) (doc - 38.5 KB)
Rule 34.131(1)
1/8/11
114Notice of change in name, contact details or address for service of agent (section 84B(1) Native Title Act 1993) (doc - 40.5 KB)
Rule 34.131(2)
1/8/11
115Application under section 85 of the Native Title Act 1993 for leave to be represented by a person who is not a lawyer (doc - 38 KB)
Rule 34.132
1/8/11
116Originating application under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (doc - 68 KB)
Rule 34.163(1)
1/8/11
117Application for leave to appeal (doc - 58 KB)
Rule 35.12(1)
9/5/13
118Application for extension of time and leave to appeal (doc - 62.5 KB)
Rule 35.14(1)
9/5/13
119Notice of objection to application being considered without oral hearing (doc - 33.5 KB)
Rules 35.20; 36.43
1/8/11
120Notice of withdrawal of application (doc - 38.5 KB)
Rule 35.31(1)
1/8/11
121Notice of appeal from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (doc - 62 KB)
Rule 36.01(1)(a)
22/12/21
122Notice of appeal (doc - 57.5 KB)
Rules 36.01(1)(b); 36.01(1)(c)
9/5/13
123Notice of cross-appeal (doc - 57 KB)
Rule 36.21(1)
2/5/19
124Notice of contention (doc - 36 KB)
Rule 36.24
1/8/11
125Notice of objection to competency (doc - 38.5)
Rule 36.72(1)
1/8/11
126Notice of discontinuance of appeal/cross-appeal (doc - 44 KB)
Rule 36.73(1)
1/8/11
127

Bill of costs (doc - 47 KB)
Rule 40.18

25/10/16
128Notice of objection to estimate of costs (doc - 33.5 KB)
Rule 40.21(1)
1/8/11
129Notice requesting full taxation of costs (doc - 32.5 kb)
Rule 40.23(4)
1/8/11
130Notice of objection to bill of costs (doc - 37 KB)
Rule 40.25(1)
2/5/19
131Notice of response to notice of objection (doc - 36 KB)
Rule 40.26(1)
1/8/11
132Certificate of taxation (doc - 35.5 KB)
Rule 40.32(1)
9/5/13
133Application for review of taxation (doc - 46.5 KB)
Rule 40.34(2)
1/8/11
134Originating application for registration of a foreign judgment under the Foreign Judgments Act 1991 (doc - 55.5 KB)
Rule 41.62(1)
1/8/11
135Order for registration of money judgment (doc - 45 KB)
Rule 41.64(1)
1/8/11
136Order for registration of non-money judgment (doc - 44.5 KB)
Rule 41.64(2)
1/8/11
137Statement of charge (doc - 34 KB)
Rule 42.12
1/8/11
138Amicus curiae (doc - 41 KB)
Rule 9.12
17/5/22

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