Family Law Rules 2004
17.01When an order is made
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17.01 When an order is made
(1) An order is made: (a) in a hearing or trial—when it is pronounced in court by the judicial officer; or (b) in any other case—when it is signed. (2) An order takes effect on the date when it is made, unless otherwise stated. (3) A party is entitled to receive: (a) a sealed copy of an order; (b) if the order is rectified by the court—a sealed copy of the rectified order; and (c) a copy of any published reasons for judgment. (4) Subrule (3) does not apply to a procedural order.