Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations(1) This rule applies only in relation to the Supreme Court.
(2) The court may give leave for a proceeding to be started by oral originating application if satisfied that it is necessary to start the proceeding in this way.
Example of necessity
urgent relief is sought
(3) An application for leave to start a proceeding or for an order under this rule must be made in accordance with part 6.2 (Applications in proceedings).
(4) Without limiting rule 6016 (Application in proceeding—oral application), an application for a decision or order under this rule may be made orally, unless the court otherwise orders on its own initiative.
(5) The plaintiff must file a written originating application in the same terms as the oral originating application.
(6) The written originating application must be filed—
(a) as soon as practicable after the oral originating application is made; or
(b) if the court makes an order about when it must be filed—in accordance with the order.