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 (ii) if the IRDA holder files the evidence in answer in instalments—the final instalment of the evidence in answer; and
 (b) notifies the opponent that all the evidence in answer has been filed.

17A.34K  Extension of time for filing
 (1) A party may request the Registrar to extend a period for filing evidence mentioned in regulation 17A.34J.
 (2) The Registrar may extend the period only if the Registrar is satisfied that:
 (a) the party:
 (i) has made all reasonable efforts to comply with all relevant filing requirements of this Subdivision; and
 (ii) despite acting promptly and diligently at all times to ensure the filing of the evidence within the period, is unable to do so; or
 (b) there are exceptional circumstances that justify the extension.
 (3) The Registrar:
 (a) must decide the length of the extended period having regard to what is reasonable in the circumstances; and
 (b) may do so on terms that the Registrar considers appropriate.
 (4) In this regulation:
exceptional circumstances includes the following:
 (a) a circumstance beyond the control of a party that prevents the party from complying with a filing requirement under this Subdivision;
 (b) an error or omission by the Registrar or an employee that prevents a party from complying with a filing requirement under this Subdivision;
 (c) an order of a court or a direction by the Registrar that the opposition be stayed.

17A.34L  Registrar may allow cooling‑off period
 (1) This regulation applies to an opposition if:
 (a) the notice of opposition has been filed; and
 (b) the Registrar has not made a decision on the opposition under regulation 17A.34N; and
 (c) the opposition has not been dismissed under regulation 17A.34B.
 (2) If the Registrar is satisfied that the parties agree to a cooling‑off period, the Registrar must allow a cooling‑off period of 6 months.
 (3) The Registrar must extend the cooling‑off period for 6 months if, before the end of the period, the Registrar is satisfied that the parties agree to the extension.
 (4) The Registrar must not:
 (a) further extend the cooling‑off period; or
 (b) allow more than one cooling‑off period for an opposition.
 (5) If a party files a notice in an approved form requesting the Registrar to discontinue the cooling‑off period, the Registrar must do so.
 (6) The Registrar may direct the parties on steps they must take:
 (a) if the cooling‑off period is discontinued; or
 (b) otherwise—when the cooling‑off period ends.
 (7) The opposition resumes:
 (a) if the cooling‑off period is discontinued; or
 (b) otherwise—when the cooling‑off period ends.
 (8) If:
 (a) the cooling‑off period begins during the period mentioned in regulation 17A.34H or an evidentiary period mentioned in regulation 17A.34J; and
 (b) the opposition resumes;
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