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CHILDREN'S COURT (FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION) RULES 2018 - REG 9.03

Absence of party

    (1)     If, when the hearing of a proceeding is called on, any party is absent, the Court may—

        (a)     proceed with the hearing; or

        (b)     strike out or dismiss the application; or

        (c)     adjourn the hearing; or

        (d)     make any other order which the Court considers appropriate.

    (2)     If the absent party is a respondent who has failed to appear on bail, the Court may also issue a warrant for the arrest of the respondent.


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