Magistrates' Court Criminal Procedure Rules 2019

For the purposes of section 144(2)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2009, the following caution or a caution to the same effect must be read to the accused—

"I am required to inform you of the importance of obtaining legal representation for the trial and that if you wish to be legally aided, it is your responsibility to make an application to Victoria Legal Aid as soon as possible.".