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5.01Filing notice of a constitutional matter
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#### 5.01 Filing notice of a constitutional matter
5.01.1 Where a proceeding pending in the Court involves a matter arising under the Constitution or involving its interpretation, within the meaning of section 78B of the Judiciary Act 1903, the party, intervener, or applicant for leave to intervene or appear who raises the matter must file a notice of a constitutional matter.
5.01.2 Notice of a constitutional matter shall state:
(a) specifically the nature of the matter;
(b) the facts showing that the matter is one to which rule 5.01.1 applies.
5.01.3 The notice of a constitutional matter shall be in Form 1.