Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTION ORDERS REGULATION 2009 (NO 10 OF 2009) - REG 8

    (1)     The objects of a preliminary conference for a proceeding on an application for a non-emergency order are to—

        (a)     find out whether the proceeding may be settled by consent before it is heard by the Magistrates Court; and

        (b)     work out and limit the issues to be decided in the proceeding; and

        (c)     ensure that the parties are taking the measures necessary to allow the proceeding to be heard quickly.

    (2)     Without limiting how the issues to be decided in the proceeding may be worked out and limited, the preliminary conference must try to—

        (a)     identify facts agreed on; and

        (b)     identify issues not agreed on; and

        (c)     identify any unusual or urgent factors that require special attention.

Note     Before making a consent order, the Magistrates Court must explain certain things about the order (see Act, s 84 and s 85).