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FAMILY LAW RULES 20042003 No. 375 - RULE 8.01

Right to be heard and representation
(1)
A person (other than a corporation or authority) who is entitled to be heard in a case may conduct the case on the person's own behalf or be represented by a lawyer.

(2)
A corporation or authority that is entitled to be heard in a case may be represented by a lawyer, or an officer of the corporation or authority.

Note 1
For the right of a lawyer to appear in a court exercising jurisdiction under the Act, see Part VIIIA of the Judiciary Act 1903 .
Note 2
A party may apply to appear at a hearing or trial by electronic communication (see rules 5.06 and 16.08).
Note 3
A party is not entitled to be represented by a person who is not a lawyer unless the court otherwise orders. The court will give permission for representation by a person other than a lawyer only in special circumstances.



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