(1) This rule applies if a party to a proceeding relies on a provision of a cross-vesting law.
(2) The party must include in the process, pleading or affidavit by which the cross-vesting law is relied on a statement—
(a) identifying the provision of the cross-vesting law relied on; and
(b) identifying each claim or ground of defence for which the provision of the cross-vesting law is relied on; and
(c) the grounds on which the provision is relied on.
(3) Failure to comply with subrule (2) does not invalidate the process, pleading or affidavit.
(4) If a party who has not complied with subrule (2) wishes to rely on a provision of a cross-vesting law, the court may, on application by the party, give directions.
Note Pt 6.2 (Applications in proceedings) applies to an application for directions.
(5) If a matter to be decided in the proceeding is a special federal matter, the statement mentioned in subrule (2) must also—
(a) identify the matter as a special federal matter; and
(b) state the grounds on which it is a special federal matter.