#### 14 Meaning of appearance A reference in this Division to an appearance includes a reference to a notice in writing: (a) that a person served with an initiating process gives to the court of issue; and (b) that contains a statement that the person: (i) acknowledges service of the process; or (ii) intends to make a submission regarding an issue arising in the proceeding in relation to which the process has been issued; or (iii) intends to contest the court’s jurisdiction to hear the proceeding; and (c) that: (i) complies with any requirements with which the notice must comply under a law of the place of issue (including rules governing the procedure of the court); or (ii) the court determines to be acceptable despite any non‑compliance with such requirements.

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