Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTION ORDERS REGULATION 2009 (NO 10 OF 2009) - REG 69

    (1)     This section applies if, in a proceeding, it appears to the Magistrates Court, in relation to the proceeding generally or in relation to a particular application or part of the proceeding, that—

        (a)     no reasonable cause of action is disclosed; or

        (b)     the proceeding is—

              (i)     frivolous or vexatious; or

              (ii)     an abuse of the process of the court.

    (2)     The Magistrates Court may, on the application of the respondent or on its own initiative, order that the proceeding be stayed or dismissed either generally or in relation to the claim for relief.

    (3)     The Magistrates Court may receive evidence on the hearing of an application for an order under subsection (2).