Next Generation Initiative Practice Note (GPN-NGI)

D S Mortimer, Chief Justice 30 October 2024

General Practice Note

1. Introduction

1.1  This practice note applies to all proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia.

1.2  It is to be read together with:

(a)  the Central Practice Note (CPN-1) which sets out the fundamental principles concerning the National Court Framework of the Federal Court and key principles of case management procedure; and

(b) the provisions relating to case management in civil proceedings set out in the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth).

2. Encouraging junior speaking roles

2.1  The Federal Court recognises that the next generation of advocates will benefit by being given opportunities to have a substantive speaking role in hearings.

2.2  Accordingly, and subject to the Court's discretion, where two or more counsel are briefed, the Federal Court encourages parties to provide appropriate opportunities for junior counsel to take a substantive speaking role in first instance applications, trials, and appeals.

D S MORTIMER
Chief Justice
30 October 2024

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