Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1995 No. 371 FAMILY LAW RULES (AMENDMENT) - RULE 39

39.1 Omit the rule, substitute: Matters to be considered at pre-hearing
conference

"2. At a pre-hearing conference, all issues relating to the following matters
must be considered, if appropriate:

   (a)  the possibility of settlement of any issue or issues in the
        proceedings;

   (b)  the date of the trial;

   (c)  the likely length of the trial;

   (d)  the defining of issues and orders sought;

   (e)  amendment of documents;

   (f)  the appointment of child representatives;

   (g)  issues (if any) as to valuation;

   (h)  conferences with experts under Order 30A, rule 9;

   (i)  the number, and names, of witnesses (both expert and non-expert)
        taking into account Order 30A, rule 8;

   (j)  the filing and service of affidavits;

   (k)  requests to make discovery;

   (l)  specific questions;

   (m)  notices to admit facts or documents;

   (n)  issue of subpoenas;

   (o)  the appointment of assessors;

   (p)  if there is more than 1 application in the proceedings that has not
        yet been determined-the possibility of applications being heard at the
        same time;

   (q)  which party is to have carriage of the proceedings;

   (r)  the filing of documents before the trial, or at the beginning of the
        trial, according to any relevant practice direction;

   (s)  any other necessary directions to ensure that the proceedings are
        ready for trial.".