Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01638:reg:15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01638
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 15
Character Range: 42181–43141

15  Directions as to practice and procedure
 (1) If a court is satisfied in the circumstances of a particular case that:
 (a) the provisions of the Act, this instrument and the applicable Rules of Court do not make adequate provision for practice and procedure; or
 (b) a difficulty arises or doubt exists as to practice and procedure;
the court may give such directions with respect to the practice and procedure to be followed in the case as the court considers necessary.
 (2) When making a direction under this section, the court must consider facilitating the just resolution of the dispute, proceedings or matter:
 (a) in a way that ensures the safety of families and children; and
 (b) in relation to proceedings under the family law in which the best interests of a child are the paramount consideration—in a way that promotes the best interests of the child; and
 (c) according to law; and
 (d) as quickly, inexpensively and efficiently as possible.