Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations(1) A proceeding by a person for an order assigning him as the guardian of an infant for the purpose of applying for administration shall be commenced by originating motion in accordance with Form 5D supported by affidavit.
(2) There shall be no respondent in the proceeding.
(3) The proceeding may be heard:
(a) in the absence of the public; and
(b) without the appearance before the Court of a person.
(4) The proceeding shall be heard without an appointment being obtained for the hearing.
(5) Order 46 does not apply to a proceeding under this rule.
(6) An application under this rule shall be supported by evidence of the relationship, if any, of the proposed guardian to the infant and of his appropriateness and fitness to act as guardian.
(7) A draft minute of the order sought shall be lodged with the Registrar.
(8) The order shall be authenticated in accordance with the requirements of the General Rules after the minute of it is signed.