Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) Before filing an application seeking an interlocutory order, a party must make a reasonable and genuine attempt to settle the issue to which the application relates.
(2) Compliance with subrule (1) is not necessary if:
(a) compliance will cause undue delay or expense; or
(b) the application would be unduly prejudiced; or
(c) the application is urgent; or
(d) there are circumstances in which an application is necessary (for example, if there is an allegation of child abuse, family violence or fraud).
(3) A person who makes an application for an interlocutory order must indicate, in the affidavit filed with the application, either:
(a) that the person has made a reasonable and genuine attempt to settle the issue to which the application relates; or
(b) which exception in subrule (2) applies to the application and the factual basis for the exception claimed.
(4) A person who is legally represented must comply with subrule (3) through the person's legal representative.