Rule 171 of the UCPR (strike-out of pleadings) does not apply to originating applications in Queensland, but the court retains power to summarily dismiss such applications under r 658 and its inherent jurisdiction. Practice Direction No. 8 of 2001 does not preclude summary dismissal applications being brought before mediation or consensual resolution processes are exhausted. An adult son with substantial independent means whose claim rests on grievances about unrecognised farm work contributions, rather than financial need, faces a very high threshold in establishing inadequate provision for proper maintenance and support.
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