South Australian Numbered Regulations

WARDEN'S COURT RULES 2016 (NO 16 OF 2016) - REG 3

3—Interpretation

        (1)         In these rules, unless the contrary intention appears—

"Act" means the Mining Act 1971

;

"Court" means the Warden's Court;

"Registrar" means the Registrar of the Court;

"regulations" means the regulations made under the Act and for the time being in force;

"suit" includes application or objection.

        (2)         Nothing in these rules may be construed to diminish or take away any power or authority conferred on the Court or a warden by an Act.

        (3)         These rules must be construed, interpreted and applied, to the fullest extent that their context will allow, in a manner that will best ensure the attainment of the following objects:

            (a)         the simplification of practice and procedure;

            (b)         the identification and clarification of material issues between the parties;

            (c)         the saving of expense;

            (d)         the expeditious disposal of the business of the Court.