Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) A respondent in a proceeding may, at any time before the end of the proceeding, file a notice of grounds of defence.
Note If a form is approved under s 96 (Approved forms) for a notice, the form must be used.
(2) The notice of grounds of defence must be signed by the respondent, the respondent's lawyer or an agent authorised in writing by the respondent to sign the grounds of defence.
(3) The registrar must serve the notice of grounds of defence on the applicant.
(4) The respondent does not waive any objection the respondent may have on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction in the Magistrates Court to decide the proceeding only because the respondent files a notice of grounds of defence.