33ZGSaving of rights, powers etc.

33ZG Saving of rights, powers etc.

Except as otherwise provided by this Part, nothing in this Part affects: (a) the commencement or continuance of any action of a representative character commenced otherwise than under this Part; or (b) the Court’s powers under provisions other than this Part, for example, its powers in relation to a proceeding in which no reasonable cause of action is disclosed or that is oppressive, vexatious, frivolous or an abuse of the process of the Court; or (c) the operation of any law relating to: (i) vexatious litigants (however described); or (ii) proceedings of a representative character; or (iii) joinder of parties; or (iv) consolidation of proceedings; or (v) security for costs.