Industrial Relations (Tribunals) Rules 2011
sec.20Amending an application during hearing
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sec.20 Amending an application during hearing
After the hearing of an application has started, an applicant may apply to the court, commission or registrar hearing the application for leave to amend the application. If the proposed amendments substantially alter the scope and nature of the claim, the applicant must file an amended application that incorporates the proposed amendments. An amendment may be allowed or disallowed on the terms the court, commission or registrar considers appropriate. (sec.20-ssec.1) After the hearing of an application has started, an applicant may apply to the court, commission or registrar hearing the application for leave to amend the application. (sec.20-ssec.2) If the proposed amendments substantially alter the scope and nature of the claim, the applicant must file an amended application that incorporates the proposed amendments. (sec.20-ssec.3) An amendment may be allowed or disallowed on the terms the court, commission or registrar considers appropriate.