18Directions hearing in relation to representation order

### 18 Directions hearing in relation to representation order > > (1)  If a representation order is made in relation to an action, the Court is to hold a directions hearing. > > > (2)  A registrar is to give all parties not less than 21 days notice in writing of the directions hearing. > > > (3)  Notice of the directions hearing is to – > > > > > > (a) be given within 7 days after the date of a representation order; and > > > > > > > (b) specify the date, time and place of the directions hearing. > > > (4)  At the directions hearing, the Court may – > > > > > > (a) [*\[Rule 18 Subrule (4) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-09-04/sr-2013-069#GS17@Hpa@EN) in order to ascertain if any other person seeks to consent to the representation order, direct that the existence of the proceeding to which the representation order relates be published; and > > > > > > > (b) [*\[Rule 18 Subrule (4) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-09-04/sr-2013-069#GS17@Hpb@EN) give a direction as to the manner and form of publication of the existence of the proceeding; and > > > > > > > (c) [*\[Rule 18 Subrule (4) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-09-04/sr-2013-069#GS17@Hpc@EN) give a direction as to the manner of legal representation of parties at the trial of the proceeding; and > > > > > > > (d) give any other direction.