Industrial Relations (Tribunals) Rules 2011
sec.98Joining proceedings
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sec.98 Joining proceedings
A party to a proceeding before the court or commission may apply to the court or commission for the proceeding to be joined with another proceeding. The court or commission may order 2 or more proceedings to be joined if it considers— substantially the same question is involved in the proceedings; or the decision in 1 proceeding is likely to determine or seriously impact on the other proceedings; or it is otherwise appropriate or desirable. When joining proceedings, it is not necessary— for a written order joining the proceedings to be made; or for the parties to consent. If a party claims to be adversely affected by the joining of proceedings, the party may apply to separate the proceedings by advising the registrar and any other affected party in writing before the hearing of the proceeding. r 98 amd 2017 SL No. 26 s 32 (sec.98-ssec.1) A party to a proceeding before the court or commission may apply to the court or commission for the proceeding to be joined with another proceeding. (sec.98-ssec.2) The court or commission may order 2 or more proceedings to be joined if it considers— substantially the same question is involved in the proceedings; or the decision in 1 proceeding is likely to determine or seriously impact on the other proceedings; or it is otherwise appropriate or desirable. (sec.98-ssec.3) When joining proceedings, it is not necessary— for a written order joining the proceedings to be made; or for the parties to consent. (sec.98-ssec.4) If a party claims to be adversely affected by the joining of proceedings, the party may apply to separate the proceedings by advising the registrar and any other affected party in writing before the hearing of the proceeding.
- (a) substantially the same question is involved in the proceedings; or
- (b) the decision in 1 proceeding is likely to determine or seriously impact on the other proceedings; or
- (c) it is otherwise appropriate or desirable.
- (a) for a written order joining the proceedings to be made; or
- (b) for the parties to consent.