Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00519:reg:4:p111
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00519
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4 (pt 111/154)
Character Range: 482015–484581

is not:
 (a) an originating application; or
 (b) a document to be served on a person who is not a party to the proceeding; or
 (c) a final order.
 (2) Despite rule 2.13, the short title need not refer to the parties to the proceeding.

34.131  Notices of appointment of agent and change to agent's address for service
 (1) If a party to a proceeding appoints an agent in relation to the proceeding under section 84B(1) of the Native Title Act, the party must, within 14 days after the appointment of the agent, file a notice, in accordance with Form 113.
 (2) If there is a change in the agent's name, contact details or address for service, the party must, within 14 days after the change, file a notice, in accordance with Form 114.

34.132  Application for leave to be represented by person who is not a lawyer
  An application by a party under section 85 of the Native Title Act for leave to be represented by a person who is not a lawyer must be in accordance with Form 115.

34.133  Native Title Registrar application to Court for order as to notice
  The Native Title Registrar may apply to the Court under section 66(7) or 66A(3) of the Native Title Act, for orders about:
 (a) whether a particular person or class of persons must be given notice of an application; and
 (b) how the notice is to be given.
Note 1: The Court may also direct the Native Title Registrar to give additional notice.
Note 2: A Registrar will:
(a) enter the orders; and
(b) affix the stamp of the Court to the orders; and
(c) send a sealed copy to the Native Title Registrar by ordinary pre‑paid post, fax or electronic communication.

34.134  Overlapping applications
  If a party to an application knows of the existence of another proceeding before the Court that relates to a native title determination that covers (in whole or in part) the same area as that application, the party must as soon as practicable give written notice to the Court, identifying the other application.
Note: If the Court receives notice under this rule, the Court will convene a directions hearing in both proceedings together to consider the future conduct of the proceedings.

34.135  Court may order adjournment for purpose of agreement between parties
  A party may at any time apply to the Court for an order that:
 (a) the proceeding be adjourned to allow the parties time to negotiate:
 (i) about the proceeding; or
 (ii) about matters other than native title; or
 (b) an adjournment be ended, if:
 (i) the NNTT has reported that negotiations are unlikely to succeed; or
 (ii) it is appropriate