Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered RegulationsOrder 76, rule 12 is repealed and the following rule substituted:
“ 12 Dispensing orders—entry of appearance opposing application
“ (1) A person who is given notice of an application for a dispensing order may enter an appearance to oppose the application by filing with the court a notice of appearance in accordance with form 8 within 10 days after being given notice of the application.
“ (2) A person entering an appearance to oppose an application for a dispensing order must, as soon as practicable after filing the notice of appearance, give a copy of the notice of appearance to—
(a) if the application is made by a solicitor on behalf of the prospective adoptive parents—the solicitor; or
(b) the applicant or applicants.
“ (3) The chief executive may enter an appearance to oppose an application for a dispensing order by filing with the court a notice of appearance in accordance with form 8 within 10 days after being given notice of the application.
“ (4) If the chief executive enters an appearance to oppose an application for a dispensing order, the chief executive must give a copy of the notice of appearance to each person to whom notice of the application is required to be given under paragraphs 11 (1) (a) and (c).”.