14Notice—proposed representation in a conference or hearing

14  Notice—proposed representation in a conference or hearing  (1) If:  (a) a person proposes to be represented in a matter before the FWC by a lawyer or paid agent participating in a conference or hearing relating to the matter; and  (b) the participation requires permission under rule 13; the person must lodge a notice with the FWC informing the FWC that the person will seek the FWC’s permission for a lawyer or paid agent to participate in the conference or hearing. Note 1: The notice must be in the approved form: see rule 9. Note 2: See subsection 596(4) of the Act for when a person is taken not to be represented by a lawyer or paid agent for the purposes of section 596 of the Act.  (2) The FWC may permit a person to be represented by a lawyer or paid agent in a matter before the FWC even if the person fails to comply with subrule (1).