Federal Court Rules 2011

Each party to an appeal must file the following documents:

an outline of the party’s submissions on the appeal;

an updated outline of the party’s submissions on the appeal cross‑ referenced to the appeal book filed under rule 33.28;

a chronology of the relevant events;

an updated chronology of relevant events cross‑referenced to the appeal book filed under rule 33.28;

a list of authorities to which the party intends to refer;

a list of any legislation to which the party intends to refer.

The documents mentioned in paragraphs (1)(a) and (c) must be filed as follows:

for an applicant—not later than 25 business days before the hearing of the appeal;

for a respondent—not later than 20 business days before the hearing of the appeal;

for an applicant making submissions in reply—not later than 15 business days before the hearing of the appeal.

The party’s written submissions must identify any finding that it is contended ought to be made under subsection 177(1) of the ART Act.

The documents mentioned in paragraphs (1)(b) and (d) must be filed no later than 5 business days before the hearing of appeal.

The documents mentioned in paragraphs (1)(e) and (f) must be filed as follows:

for an applicant—not later than 5 business days before the hearing of the appeal;

for a respondent—not later than 4 business days before the hearing of the appeal.

The Court has issued a Practice Note for the assistance of parties to an appeal under this Division and their lawyers. The Court expects the parties and their lawyers to comply with the Practice Note.