Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01638:reg:16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01638
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16
Character Range: 43141–43895

16  Non‑compliance with this instrument
 (1) Non‑compliance with this instrument, or with a rule of practice or procedure in a court exercising jurisdiction under the family law, does not render proceedings in that court void unless the court so directs.
 (2) In exercising its discretion under this section, the court may have regard to:
 (a) the real merits of the case; and
 (b) the safety of families and children; and
 (c) promoting the best interests of the child; and
 (d) resolving matters as quickly, inexpensively and efficiently as possible; and
 (e) whether any party to the proceedings has suffered injustice or has been prejudicially affected by non‑compliance with this instrument; and
 (f) any other matter the court considers relevant.