Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) The following people are entitled to appear in a proceeding under this division:
(a) the applicant;
(b) the electoral commissioner;
(c) if the person whose election is being disputed files a notice of appearance within 7 days after the day the person is served with a copy of the application under section 79—the person;
(d) anyone else with the leave of the Court of Disputed Elections.
(2) A person other than the applicant who appears under subsection (1) is taken to be a respondent to the disputed election application.
(3) This section does not apply to a leave application.