These Rules standardise and modernise procedure for the Industrial Relations Commission and Court: mandated use of approved forms, electronic filing, structured conciliation before many hearings, specialised tracks and strict service/timing and affidavit requirements. They affect employees, employers, unions, other parties, legal representatives, and Commission officers (notably the Registrar and President). Practically, they push faster, settlement‑focused case flow and reduce routine judicial work but raise upfront compliance costs and concentrate administrative discretion in registry officials.
The Industrial Relations Commission Rules 2022 (NSW) are the procedural rules governing proceedings before the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission. They replace the previous rules with effect from their publication on the NSW legislation website in 2022. The Rules operate under and must be read alongside the Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW), which confers the Commission's substantive jurisdiction and powers.
The Rules govern all stages of Commission proceedings: how proceedings commence, how they are conducted, dispute resolution processes, awards and enterprise agreements, appeals, specialist proceedings (civil penalties, WHS prosecutions, unfair contracts, small claims), and contempt. The 2024 amendments added significant new procedural material including mutual gains bargaining rules for enterprise agreement negotiations.
As procedural rules, these instruments do not themselves create substantive rights or obligations. Their function is to ensure proceedings before the Commission are conducted efficiently, fairly and consistently.
Main concepts
Commission. The NSW Industrial Relations Commission, established under the Industrial Relations Act 1996. The Commission exercises jurisdiction over State industrial matters, including awards, enterprise agreements, dispute resolution, unfair dismissal and contract review.
Current sections
Direct links to the current provisions in Industrial Relations Commission Rules 2022.
(1) The offices of the Registry are to be at the locations directed by the Registrar.
(2) The offices of the Registry must be open for business from 9am to 4pm on all business days.
(3) The offices of the Registry may be open at other times by the direction of the Registrar or the President.
Note—
Fees for opening or keeping open the Registry or part of the Registry may be charged in accordance with the regulations under the Act.
(4) In this rule—
business day means a day that is not—
(a) a Saturday or Sunday, or
(b) a public holiday or bank holiday throughout the State.
rule 2.1: Am 2024 (289), Sch 1[1].
Part 3
Commencement of proceedings
Part 3 Commencement of proceedings
Part 3 Commencement of proceedings
Note—
This part provides rules for the commencement of proceedings generally. Parts 7A–7D provide for rules specific to the commencement of certain types of proceedings and prevail to the extent of an inconsistency with this part.
pt 3, note: Ins 2024 (289), Sch 1[7].
3
Originating process for proceedings
3 Originating process for proceedings
3.1 Originating process for proceedings
(1) The originating process for proceedings in the Commission must be in the approved form for the proceedings unless the Commission orders differently.
(2) The originating process must—
(a) state that the proceedings may be heard by the Commission, and
(b) state that the respondent is liable to have a decision or an order made against the respondent, unless the respondent or the respondent’s representative attends before the Commission at the time and place stated in the originating process, and
(c) state that the respondent must, before the attendance, file a notice of appearance, and
(d) give the address of the Registry as the place for attendance.
(3) The Commission, on the application of a respondent by notice of motion, may by order—
(a) set aside the originating process, or
(b) determine the Commission has no jurisdiction over the respondent in relation to the subject matter of the proceedings, or
(c) decline in its discretion to exercise its jurisdiction in the proceedings, or
(d) grant other relief the Commission considers appropriate.
(4) If a respondent files a notice of motion without entering a notice of appearance, the notice must—
(a) include the words “The respondent’s address for service is” and state the address, and
(b) be filed within the required time for entering an appearance.
(5) An application made under subrule (3) does not constitute a voluntary submission to jurisdiction.
Part 4
Conduct of proceedings
Part 4 Conduct of proceedings
Part 4 Conduct of proceedings
Note—
This part provides rules generally for the conduct of proceedings. Parts 7A–7D provide for rules specific to the conduct of certain types of proceedings and prevail to the extent of an inconsistency with this part.
pt 4, note: Ins 2024 (289), Sch 1[9].
Division 1
Appearances
Division 1 Appearances
Division 1 Appearances
4
Entering an appearance
4 Entering an appearance
4.1 Entering an appearance
(1) A person must not, except by leave of the Commission, take any step in proceedings unless the person has—
(a) filed an originating process, or
(b) entered an appearance.
(2) A respondent may enter an appearance in proceedings—
(a) by filing a notice of appearance, or
(b) by leave of the Commission, orally during the proceedings.
(3) If an appearance is entered orally during the proceedings, written confirmation must be promptly filed and served.
(4) A respondent who files a reply in proceedings is taken to have entered an appearance in the proceedings.
(5) If a party appearing personally in proceedings before the Commission appoints an Australian legal practitioner or an agent to act in the proceedings on the party’s behalf, the party must file and serve a notice of appearance for the legal practitioner or agent entering an appearance.
Note—
The Act, section 166(2) provides that, in certain proceedings, a party requires leave of the Commission to be represented by an Australian legal practitioner or an agent who is an industrial agent.
rule 4.1: Am 2025 (159), Sch 1[2].
Division 2
Other provisions
Division 2 Other provisions
Division 2 Other provisions
Part 5
Dispute resolution
Part 5 Dispute resolution
Part 5 Dispute resolution
Division 1A
Mutual gains bargaining
Division 1A Mutual gains bargaining
Division 1A Mutual gains bargaining
pt 5, div 1A: Ins 2024 (409), Sch 1[6].
5
Notice of intention to commence bargaining
5 Notice of intention to commence bargaining
5.1A Notice of intention to commence bargaining
For the Act, section 129N(1), the written notice must be—
(a) in the approved form, and
(b) given to the Registrar in person, by post or by electronic communication.
rule 5.1A: Ins 2024 (409), Sch 1[6].
Division 3
Summonses
Division 3 Summonses
Division 3 Summonses
Part 6
Awards, contract determinations, enterprise agreements and contract agreements
Part 6 Awards, contract determinations, enterprise agreements and contract agreements
Part 6 Awards, contract determinations, enterprise agreements and contract agreements
6
Definitions
6 Definitions
6.1 Definitions
In this division—
application, for an award, includes an application to vary or rescind an award.
Contempt of the Commission can be either contempt of the Commission, when it is not in Court Session, or contempt of the Commission when in Court Session, the Industrial Court. But proceedings for contempt may only be taken before the Industrial Court. See the Act, section 180.
pt 8A: Ins 2024 (289), Sch 1[16].
pt 8A, note: Am 2024 (409), Sch 1[20].
8A
Arrest
8A Arrest
8A.1 Arrest
If it is alleged, or it appears to the Industrial Court on its own view, that a person is guilty of contempt, committed in the face of the Commission or in the hearing of the Commission, the Court may—
(a) give an oral direction that the contemnor be brought before the Court, or
(b) issue a warrant for the arrest of the contemnor.
rule 8A.1: Ins 2024 (289), Sch 1[16].
Part 9
Miscellaneous
Part 9 Miscellaneous
Part 9 Miscellaneous
9
9
9.1 (Repealed)
Schedule 1
Application of UCPR
Schedule 1 Application of UCPR
Schedule 1 Application of UCPR
Rule 1.6
UCPR provisions that do not apply to Commission when not in Court session
| Part 5 |
| Part 6 |
| Part 16 |
| Part 17 |
| Part 20 |
| Part 21 |
| Part 22 |
| Part 23 |
| Part 31, Division 1, except rules 31.1, 31.2, 31.3, 31.4, 31.11, 31.12 and 31.16A |
| Part 31, Division 2 |
| Part 32 |
| Part 34 |
| Part 37 |
| Part 38 |
| Part 39 |
| Part 42 |
| Part 43 |
| Part 46 |
UCPR provisions that do not apply to Industrial Court
| Part 6 |
| Part 16 |
| Part 20, except for Division 4 (but Division 4 does not apply until after conciliation has been attempted under the Act, section 109) |
| Part 23, Divisions 1 and 2 |
| Part 37 |
| Part 38 |
| Part 39 |
| Part 42, Division 2 |
| Part 43 |
sch 1: Ins 2024 (289), Sch 1[17].
Schedule 2
Number of copies to file in proceedings
Schedule 2 Number of copies to file in proceedings
Schedule 2 Number of copies to file in proceedings
Rule 2.5(3)
Note—
Parties will also need a copy for themselves, and, if the document has to be served on other parties, enough copies to serve each party plus an additional copy to attach to an affidavit of service.
| Type of proceedings | Number of copies |
| General application | original plus 1 copy, unless otherwise required in the approved form |
| Application for award, contract determination, enterprise agreement or contract agreement | original plus 1 copy |
| Application for relief from unfair dismissal | original plus 1 copy |
| Application for the recovery of money or civil penalties under the Industrial Relations Act 1996, Chapter 7 | original plus 1 copy |
| Application for the recovery of money or civil penalties under the Fair Work Act 2009 of the Commonwealth | original plus 1 copy |
| Application under the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 | original plus 1 copy |
| Applications under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 | original plus 1 copy |
| Notice of an intention to commence mutual gains bargaining under the Act, section 129N | original plus 1 copy |
| Written notice declaring mutual gains bargaining unresolved under the Act, section 129P(3) | original plus 1 copy |
| Dispute notification | original plus 1 copy |
| Appeals | original plus 3 copies |
| Matters before a Full Bench | original plus 3 copies, or, if the Full Bench consists of more than 3 members, the same number of copies as members of the Full Bench |
| Contract of Carriage Tribunal | original plus 3 copies |
Industrial Court means the Commission in Court session.
notice of appeal, for Part 7, Division 3—see rule 7.16.
notice of intention to appeal, for Part 7, Division 3—see rule 7.16.
online registry means the electronic case management system available on the Commission website and established under the Electronic Transactions Act 2000, Schedule 1, clause 2.
originating process means a document required to commence proceedings, or a type of proceedings, in the Commission.
Registrar means the Industrial Registrar.
Registry officer means a Deputy Industrial Registrar or other member of staff referred to in the Act, section 207.
respondent means a party to proceedings other than an applicant or appellant.
small claims application, for Part 8—see rule 8.1.
the Act means the Industrial Relations Act 1996.
trial judge, for Part 7, Division 3—see rule 7.16.
UCPR means the .
Registry. The administrative office of the Commission, which receives and processes filed documents. Part 2 governs Registry administration.
Approved form. A form approved by the President of the Commission under r 2.4. Originating process and many other procedural steps must be in an approved form unless the Commission orders otherwise.
Originating process. The initial document by which proceedings are commenced before the Commission. Under r 3.1, it must be in the approved form, state that proceedings may be heard, warn the respondent of liability for a default decision if they do not attend, and direct the respondent to file a notice of appearance.
Notice of appearance. The document a respondent must file before the first hearing. Failure to appear may result in proceedings being determined in the respondent's absence.
Award. Includes a contract determination (r 6.1). An award is an instrument made by the Commission setting out employment conditions for one or more industries or enterprises.
Enterprise agreement. An agreement between an employer and employees (or their union) negotiated at the enterprise level. Part 6, Division 2 governs the filing and registration of enterprise agreements.
Conciliation certificate. A certificate issued under r 7D.1 in unfair contracts proceedings following a conciliation process.
Mutual gains bargaining. A process introduced by the 2024 amendments in Part 5, Division 1A. Notice of intention to commence bargaining is given under r 5.1A.
Commission website. The NSW industrial relations website as defined in the Industrial Relations Act 1996, s 208A. Awards, enterprise agreements and other instruments are published on the website.
Who it affects
Employers in the NSW State industrial system, including NSW Government agencies and private sector employers covered by NSW awards or seeking to make enterprise agreements.
Employees and their unions, who participate in proceedings to make or vary awards, negotiate enterprise agreements, or pursue disputes.
Legal practitioners and industrial advocates who represent parties before the Commission.
The Commission itself and its Registrar, who administer proceedings and prepare draft awards.
Parties to small claims, civil penalty, WHS prosecution, unfair contracts and contempt proceedings, who must follow the specialist procedure rules in Parts 7A-8A.
Key obligations
Originating process form (r 3.1). The originating process must be in the approved form for the proceedings unless the Commission orders otherwise. It must include the specified information including jurisdiction warnings and the address for service.
Notice of appearance. Respondents must file a notice of appearance before the required time. Failure to do so may result in proceedings being determined in their absence.
Electronic filing of awards (r 6.3). A party directed to do so must file an electronic copy of an award, variation or rescission within 7 days after the relevant event. The Commission's papers must be forwarded to the Registrar within 7 days.
Service requirements. Various rules set out how documents must be served on parties, including requirements for registered post, electronic service, and personal service.
Conciliation and dispute resolution. Part 5 requires parties to attempt conciliation in various proceedings before the matter proceeds to formal hearing or determination.
Powers and discretions
Commission's case management powers. The Commission may order that originating process be set aside (r 3.1(3)(a)), determine it lacks jurisdiction (r 3.1(3)(b)), decline to exercise jurisdiction (r 3.1(3)(c)), or grant other appropriate relief.
Preparation of draft awards. Under r 6.2, the Commission may direct the Registrar or parties to prepare a draft award within a specified period. This enables efficiency in complex award-making proceedings.
Contempt powers. Part 8A establishes the Commission's powers to deal with contempt. A "contemnor" (a person guilty or alleged to be guilty of contempt of the Commission) may be subject to the Commission's coercive powers in this Part.
President's approval of forms. The President may approve forms for use in proceedings under r 2.4.
Penalties and enforcement
The Rules are procedural instruments: they do not themselves create offences or penalties. Enforcement consequences arise from the parent Industrial Relations Act 1996:
Failure to comply with Commission orders: May constitute contempt of the Commission (Part 8A) or breach of a dispute order subject to proceedings under Part 7B.
Civil penalties: Proceedings for recovery of civil penalties prescribed under the Act are governed by the specialist rules in Part 7A.
Work health and safety prosecutions: Part 7C sets out the procedural rules for WHS prosecution proceedings before the Commission. The WHS Act and the Industrial Relations Act provide the substantive framework.
Process and timelines
Commencing proceedings. File the approved form originating process at the Registry.
Respondent's response. The respondent must file a notice of appearance before the required time (as stated in the originating process). Where no appearance is filed, proceedings may proceed in the respondent's absence.
Electronic document filing (r 6.3). Awards and related documents must be filed electronically within 7 days of the relevant event when directed.
Appeals. Part 7 sets out the procedure for appeals. The Division 3 appeal process (from r 7.15 onwards) applies to appeals to a Full Bench.
Small claims. Part 8 provides a simplified procedure for small claims applications. Rule 8 defines the scope of this track.
Interactions with other law
Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW). The parent Act that confers the Commission's jurisdiction. All proceedings before the Commission occur under the authority of that Act. The Rules govern procedure; the Act provides substantive powers.
Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 (NSW) and Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW). Applied by the Industrial Relations Act to certain appeals to which Part 7 applies. The Rule's Part 7 note expressly identifies these applied Acts.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). Part 7C governs WHS prosecutions before the Commission. The WHS Act provides the substantive offence and penalty framework.
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Defined in r 1.3 as a relevant reference point for certain award and enterprise agreement provisions. NSW State industrial laws co-exist with the Commonwealth Fair Work system for employers and employees not excluded by the federal system.
Gotchas
These are procedural rules, not substantive law. Persons researching employment rights, award obligations, unfair dismissal or dispute resolution should start with the Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW), not the Rules. The Rules only govern how proceedings are conducted before the Commission.
Approved forms are mandatory unless the Commission orders otherwise. Using an incorrect form, or omitting required information from an originating process, may result in the process being set aside under r 3.1(3). Parties should confirm they are using the current approved form from the Commission website.
Electronic filing within 7 days is a firm deadline. Rule 6.3 imposes a 7-day deadline for filing electronic copies of awards and related documents when directed. Failure to comply may attract adverse consequences in the proceedings.
Part 5 Division 1A is new (2024) and governs mutual gains bargaining. Practitioners involved in enterprise agreement negotiations from 2024 onwards should review the mutual gains bargaining rules in Part 5, Division 1A and the conciliation certificate requirement.
Practical examples
Example 1: Commencing a dispute proceedings. A union files an originating process in the Commission to resolve a dispute about the application of an award. The originating process must be in the approved form under r 3.1, state the hearing particulars and warn the employer about default consequences. The employer must file a notice of appearance within the required time.
Example 2: Award variation. An employer seeks to vary an award. The proceedings are conducted under Parts 3-6. After hearing, the Commission makes the variation. Under r 6.3, if directed, the employer must file an electronic copy of the varied award within 7 days.
Example 3: WHS prosecution. A WorkSafe NSW officer refers a WHS prosecution to the Commission. The prosecution proceeds under Part 7C rules, which govern the conduct of WHS prosecution proceedings before the Commission as distinct from general proceedings.
Example 4: Small claims application. An employee seeks to recover unpaid wages under the small claims track. Part 8 provides a simplified procedure intended to be accessible to parties without legal representation. The simplified rules apply instead of the general Parts 3 and 4 rules.
1 Commission may dispense with Rules or give other directions about practice and procedure
1 Commission may dispense with Rules or give other directions about practice and procedure
1.4 Commission may dispense with Rules or give other directions about practice and procedure
The Act, sections 185B and 185C allow the Commission to do the following in relation to particular proceedings in the Commission—
(a) dispense, by order, with a requirement of the rules of the Commission if satisfied it is appropriate to do so in the circumstances of the case,
(b) give directions in relation to an aspect of practice or procedure not provided for by or under the Act, the Civil Procedure Act 2005 or another Act.
Note—
The Civil Procedure Act 2005, sections 14 and 16 also give the Commission similar powers in relation to the UCPR provisions that apply to Commission proceedings.
1 Application of Civil Procedure Act 2005
1 Application of Civil Procedure Act 2005
1.5 Application of Civil Procedure Act 2005
The Civil Procedure Act 2005, section 4 and Schedule 1 provide for that Act, Parts 3–9 to apply in relation to proceedings in the Commission referred to in that Act, Schedule 1, unless excluded by the UCPR.
Note—
The UCPR do not currently exclude any provisions of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 in relation to proceedings in the Commission.
1 Application of UCPR
1 Application of UCPR
1.6 Application of UCPR
Schedule 1 sets out the UCPR provisions that do not apply to—
(a) the Commission, when it is not in Court Session, and
(b) the Industrial Court.
Note—
The UCPR, rule 1.5 provides that the UCPR generally apply to proceedings in the Commission. The UCPR, rule 1.7 provides that these rules prevail over the UCPR.
(1) The offices of the Registry are to be at the locations directed by the Registrar.
(2) The offices of the Registry must be open for business from 9am to 4pm on all business days.
(3) The offices of the Registry may be open at other times by the direction of the Registrar or the President.
Note—
Fees for opening or keeping open the Registry or part of the Registry may be charged in accordance with the regulations under the Act.
(4) In this rule—
business day means a day that is not—
(a) a Saturday or Sunday, or
(b) a public holiday or bank holiday throughout the State.
rule 2.1: Am 2024 (289), Sch 1[1].
2 Exercise of Commission’s functions by Registrar and Registry officers
2 Exercise of Commission’s functions by Registrar and Registry officers
2.2 Exercise of Commission’s functions by Registrar and Registry officers
The President may, by written instrument—
(a) direct that functions of the Commission under these Rules may be exercised by the Registrar, or by a Registry officer, in the circumstances, and subject to the conditions, if any, specified in the instrument, and
(b) vary or revoke the instrument.
Note—
Similar instruments may be made under the Civil Procedure Act 2005, section 13 in relation to the functions of the Commission under that Act and the UCPR.
rule 2.2: Am 2024 (289), Sch 1[1].
2 Seals and stamps
2 Seals and stamps
2.3 Seals and stamps
(1) The Registrar must keep the seal of the Commission.
(2) The seal may be affixed by rubber stamp or electronically.
(3) A stamp of the Registrar may be used by—
(a) the Registrar, or
(b) a Registry officer authorised by the Registrar to use the stamp.
2 Use of approved forms
2 Use of approved forms
2.4 Use of approved forms
(1) The President may approve forms from time to time to be used in connection with proceedings in the Commission.
(2) The approved forms must be made available on the Commission website.
(3) A document filed with or issued by the Commission for which there is an approved form must be in the approved form.
(4) The Commission Form 1 or Court Form 4—Application, General Form must be used for the filing of a document if—
(a) these rules do not otherwise require an approved form for the filing of the document, or
(b) an approved form is required but there is no approved form.
rule 2.4: Am 2024 (289), Sch 1[1] [5].
2 Filing of documents in proceedings
2 Filing of documents in proceedings
2.5 Filing of documents in proceedings
(1) A document in proceedings before the Commission may be filed as follows—
(a) in person,
(b) by post,
(c) by using the Commission’s online registry,
(d) by email if the document cannot be filed in accordance with paragraph (c),
(e) another way with leave of the Commission.
(2) A document filed in person, or by post, must include the number of copies specified in Schedule 2, unless the Commission directs differently.
(3) The Commission may refuse to accept a document for filing—
(a) if the document is not filed in accordance with—
(i) the approved form, or
(ii) these rules, or
(iii) a relevant practice note, or
(b) if a fee required for the filing of the document has not been paid.
rule 2.5: Subst 2024 (289), Sch 1[6].
2 Requirements for leave for access
2 Requirements for leave for access
2.6 Requirements for leave for access
(1) A person may not be given access to a document or other thing held by the Commission unless the Commission gives leave for the access.
(2) The following persons do not require the leave of the Commission to be given access to a document or other thing—
(a) a party to the proceedings to which the document or thing relates,
(b) a person seeking to search a register kept under the Act, section 45, 331 or 342,
(c) a person seeking to search copies of part-time work agreements kept by the Registrar under the Act, section 78,
(d) a person seeking to search an application to make or vary an award or contract determination,
(e) a person seeking to search another register kept by the Registrar.
(3) Leave is required to give a person who is not a party to the proceedings access to a document or other thing relating to the following—
(a) proceedings on an unfair dismissal application,
(b) proceedings conducted in the absence of the public,
(c) information concerning a trade secret for which a direction has been given by the Commission under the Act, section 395,
(d) a matter about which the Commission has given a direction for confidentiality to be observed,
(e) proceedings, or a part of proceedings, about which the Commission has given a direction for the proceedings or part of proceedings not to be opened for inspection,
(f) a document or other thing about which a direction has been given by the Commission for the document or thing not to be opened for inspection,
(g) proceedings for contempt.
2 Applications for leave to be given access
2 Applications for leave to be given access
2.7 Applications for leave to be given access
(1) An application for leave to be given access to a document or other thing must—
(a) be written, and
(b) state why access is sought, and
(c) state why leave should be given.
(2) The application must demonstrate that access should be given to the particular document or thing.
(3) The application may be dealt with in the absence of the public and without the appearance of any person.
(4) Interested parties may be notified of, and may be heard in relation to, the application.
Note—
Fees for the provision of a copy of a document to which access is given may be charged in accordance with the regulations under the Act.
Part 3 Commencement of proceedings
Part 3 Commencement of proceedings
Part 3 Commencement of proceedings
Note—
This part provides rules for the commencement of proceedings generally. Parts 7A–7D provide for rules specific to the commencement of certain types of proceedings and prevail to the extent of an inconsistency with this part.
pt 3, note: Ins 2024 (289), Sch 1[7].
3 Originating process for proceedings
3 Originating process for proceedings
3.1 Originating process for proceedings
(1) The originating process for proceedings in the Commission must be in the approved form for the proceedings unless the Commission orders differently.
(2) The originating process must—
(a) state that the proceedings may be heard by the Commission, and
(b) state that the respondent is liable to have a decision or an order made against the respondent, unless the respondent or the respondent’s representative attends before the Commission at the time and place stated in the originating process, and
(c) state that the respondent must, before the attendance, file a notice of appearance, and
(d) give the address of the Registry as the place for attendance.
(3) The Commission, on the application of a respondent by notice of motion, may by order—
(a) set aside the originating process, or
(b) determine the Commission has no jurisdiction over the respondent in relation to the subject matter of the proceedings, or
(c) decline in its discretion to exercise its jurisdiction in the proceedings, or
(d) grant other relief the Commission considers appropriate.
(4) If a respondent files a notice of motion without entering a notice of appearance, the notice must—
(a) include the words “The respondent’s address for service is” and state the address, and
(b) be filed within the required time for entering an appearance.
(5) An application made under subrule (3) does not constitute a voluntary submission to jurisdiction.
3 Matters initiated by the Commission
3 Matters initiated by the Commission
3.2 Matters initiated by the Commission
(1) The Commission may do the following if the Commission decides to act on its own initiative in relation to a matter not otherwise in proceedings before it—
(a) direct parties by summons to attend and confer,
(b) direct proceedings to be commenced by—
(i) a summons to show cause, or
(ii) written notice issued by the Registrar.
(2) The summons to attend and confer may be given by the Registrar to the persons—
(a) by written notice, or
(b) if necessary, by notification by telephone.
rule 3.2: Subst 2024 (289), Sch 1[8].
3 Applications for proceedings to be dealt with urgently
3 Applications for proceedings to be dealt with urgently
3.3 Applications for proceedings to be dealt with urgently
(1) An application for proceedings to be dealt with urgently may be made by filing—
(a) a notice of motion, and
(b) an affidavit that sets out, briefly but specifically, the reasons the proc
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