Victorian Consolidated Regulations Victorian Consolidated RegulationsIn a proceeding commenced by writ, a defendant who files an appearance shall serve a defence as follows—
(a) where the indorsement of claim on the writ constitutes a statement of claim in accordance with Rule 5.04, within 30 days after filing the appearance;
(b) where the plaintiff serves a statement of claim, within 30 days after service of the statement of claim; or
(c) within such time as the Court directs.