Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N01028:clause:1_19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N01028
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 19
Character Range: 17201–18764

19  Representation
 (1) Subject to subsection 20(1), there is no requirement for a party to a dispute to be represented by a lawyer or an authorised representative.
 (2) Any person may be an authorised representative.
 (3) Where a lawyer or authorised representative starts to act for a party to a dispute before the Tribunal, the lawyer or authorised representative must notify the Tribunal in writing.
 (4) A person who ceases to act as a lawyer or authorised representative of a party to a dispute must notify the Tribunal in writing.
 (5) A notice given under subsection (3) must contain the following information:
 (a) the name and contact details of the lawyer or authorised representative;
 (b) the party that is being represented;
 (c) an address for service of documents by email;
 (d) the date of the notice.
 (6) A notice given under subsection (4) must contain the following information:
 (a) the name and contact details of the lawyer or authorised representative;
 (b) the party that was being represented;
 (c) the last known address of that party; and
 (d) the date of the notice.
 (7)  The CEO or a Tribunal member may permit a person (support person) to accompany a party in proceedings.
 (8)  A support person is not to act as a lawyer or authorised representative for the party in the proceedings.
         Note: A support person may assist a party to formulate what to say, provide advice to the party and undertake other supportive actions including taking notes. A support person is not an advocate, and cannot speak on behalf of a party.