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TABLE OF PROVISIONS
Rule Page
PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1
1 Object 1
2 Authorising provisions 1
3 Commencement 2
PART 2—AMENDMENT OF MAGISTRATES' COURT
(MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL PROCEEDINGS) RULES 2010 3
4 New Order 12 inserted 3
ORDER 12—PROCEDURE UNDER THE VEXATIOUS
PROCEEDINGS ACT 2014 3
PART 1—INTERPRETATION 3
12.01 Definitions 3
PART 2—APPLICATIONS AND NOTICES 3
12.02 Applications for leave to apply for limited and
extended litigation restraint orders 3
12.03 Applications for limited and extended litigation
restraint orders 4
12.04 Applications for acting in concert orders 4
12.05 Application for leave to proceed under limited
litigation restraint order 4
12.06 Application for leave to proceed under extended
litigation restraint order 5
12.07 Application for leave to proceed under general
litigation restraint order 5
12.08 Notice of applications for leave to proceed—litigation
restraint orders 5
12.09 Application for leave to apply for variation or
revocation of litigation restraint order 6
12.10 Application to vary or revoke litigation restraint order 6
12.11 Notice of application to vary or revoke litigation
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PART 3—PROVISIONS APPLYING TO APPLICATIONS 7
12.12 Application of Part 7
12.13 Service of applications 7
12.14 Day for hearing 8
12.15 Adjournment 8
12.16 Absence of party to application 9
5 New Forms 12A to 12L inserted 10
Form 12A—Application for Leave to Apply for Limited
Litigation Restraint Order or Extended Litigation
Restraint Order 10
Form 12B—Application for Limited Litigation Restraint
Order or Extended Litigation Restraint Order 12
Form 12C—Application for Acting In Concert Order 14
Form 12D—Application for Leave to Make or Continue
Interlocutory Application in Proceeding by
Person Subject to Limited Litigation Restraint
Order 16
Form 12E—Application for Leave to Continue Proceeding by
Person Subject to Extended Litigation Restraint
Order 18
Form 12F—Application for Leave to Commence Proceeding
by Person Subject to Extended Litigation
Restraint Order 20
Form 12G—Application for Leave to Continue Proceeding
by Person Subject to General Litigation Restraint
Order 22
Form 12H—Application for Leave to Commence Proceeding
by Person Subject to General Litigation Restraint
Order 24
Form 12I—Notice of Application for Leave to Proceed 26
Form 12J—Application for Leave to Apply to Vary or
Revoke Litigation Restraint Order 27
Form 12K—Application to Vary or Revoke Litigation
Restraint Order 29
Form 12L—Notice of Application to Vary or Revoke
Litigation Restraint Order 31
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PART 3—AMENDMENT OF MAGISTRATES' COURT
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE RULES 2009 32
6 New Rule 10A inserted 32
10A Procedure under the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 32
PART 4—AMENDMENT OF MAGISTRATES' COURT
(FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION) RULES 2008 33
7 New Order 16 inserted 33
ORDER 16—PROCEDURE UNDER THE VEXATIOUS
PROCEEDINGS ACT 2014 33
16.01 Definitions 33
16.02 Applications for leave to apply for extended
litigation restraint orders that relate to intervention
order legislation 33
16.03 Applications for extended litigation restraint orders
that relate to intervention order legislation 34
16.04 Applications for acting in concert orders—
intervention order legislation 34
16.05 Application for leave to proceed under extended
litigation restraint order that relates to intervention
order legislation 35
16.06 Application for leave to proceed under general
litigation restraint order 35
16.07 Notice of applications 35
16.08 Application for leave to apply for variation or
revocation of extended litigation restraint order that
relates to intervention order legislation 36
16.09 Application to vary or revoke extended litigation
restraint order that relates to intervention order
legislation 36
16.10 Notice of application to vary or revoke litigation
restraint order 36
8 Revocation 37
9 New Forms 4 to 14 inserted 37
Form 4—Application for Leave to Apply for Extended
Litigation Restraint Order 37
Form 5—Application for Extended Litigation Restraint Order 39
Form 6—Application for Acting In Concert Order 41
Form 7—Application for Leave to Continue Proceeding
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Form 8—Application for Leave to Commence Proceeding
by Person Subject to Extended Litigation Restraint
Order 45
Form 9—Application for Leave to Continue Proceeding by
Person Subject to General Litigation Restraint Order 47
Form 10—Application for Leave to Commence Proceeding
by Person Subject to General Litigation Restraint
Order 49
Form 11—Notice of Application for Leave to Proceed 51
Form 12—Application for Leave to Apply to Vary or
Revoke Extended Litigation Restraint Order 52
Form 13—Application to Vary or Revoke Extended Litigation
Restraint Order 54
Form 14—Notice of Application to Vary or Revoke Extended
Litigation Restraint Order 56
PART 5—AMENDMENT OF MAGISTRATES' COURT
(PERSONAL SAFETY INTERVENTION ORDERS)
RULES 2011 57
10 New Order 16 inserted 57
ORDER 16—PROCEDURE UNDER THE VEXATIOUS
PROCEEDINGS ACT 2014 57
16.01 Definitions 57
16.02 Applications for leave to apply for extended litigation
restraint orders that relate to intervention order
legislation 57
16.03 Applications for extended litigation restraint orders
that relate to intervention order legislation 58
16.04 Applications for acting in concert orders—
intervention order legislation 58
16.05 Application for leave to proceed under extended
litigation restraint order in relation to intervention
order legislation 59
16.06 Application for leave to proceed under general
litigation restraint order 59
16.07 Notice of applications 59
16.08 Application for leave to apply for variation or
revocation of extended litigation restraint order in
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16.09 Application to vary or revoke extended litigation
restraint order that relates to intervention order
legislation 60
16.10 Notice of application to vary or revoke litigation
restraint order 60
11 Revocation 61
12 New Forms 4 to 14 inserted 61
Form 4—Application for Leave to Apply for Extended
Litigation Restraint Order 61
Form 5—Application for Extended Litigation Restraint Order 63
Form 6—Application for Acting In Concert Order 65
Form 7—Application for Leave to Continue Proceeding
by Person Subject to Extended Litigation Restraint
Order 67
Form 8—Application for Leave to Commence Proceeding
by Person Subject to Extended Litigation Restraint
Order 69
Form 9—Application for Leave to Continue Proceeding
by Person Subject to General Litigation Restraint
Order 71
Form 10—Application for Leave to Commence Proceeding
by Person Subject to General Litigation Restraint
Order 73
Form 11—Notice of Application for Leave to Proceed 75
Form 12—Application for Leave to Apply to Vary or Revoke
Extended Litigation Restraint Order 76
Form 13—Application to Vary or Revoke Extended Litigation
Restraint Order 78
Form 14—Notice of Application to Vary or Revoke Extended
Litigation Restraint Order 80
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STATUTORY RULES 2014
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Magistrates' Court Act 1989
Magistrates' Court (Vexatious Proceedings
Amendments) Rules 2014
The Chief Magistrate together with 2 Deputy Chief
Magistrates jointly make the following Rules:
PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1 Object
The object of these Rules is to amend—
(a) the Magistrates' Court (Miscellaneous Civil
Proceedings) Rules 2010 and the
Magistrates' Court Criminal Procedure Rules
2009 for matters in relation to proceedings
under the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014;
and
(b) the Magistrates' Court (Family Violence
Protection) Rules 2008 and the Magistrates'
Court (Personal Safety Intervention Orders)
Rules 2011 as a consequence of the
enactment of that Act.
2 Authorising provisions
These Rules are made under section 16 of the
Magistrates' Court Act 1989, section 88 of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, section 209 of
the Family Violence Protection Act 2008,
section 183 of the Personal Safety Intervention
Orders Act 2010 and all other enabling powers.
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3 Commencement
These Rules come into operation on 31 October
2014.
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4 New Order 12 inserted
After Order 11 of the Magistrates' Court
(Miscellaneous Civil Proceedings) Rules 20101
insert—
"ORDER 12
PROCEDURE UNDER THE VEXATIOUS
PROCEEDINGS ACT 2014
PART 1—INTERPRETATION
12.01 Definitions
An expression used in the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014 has the same
meaning in this Order as it has in that Act.
PART 2—APPLICATIONS AND NOTICES
12.02 Applications for leave to apply for limited
and extended litigation restraint orders
(1) An application under section 10(1) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person referred to in section 10(1)(b) or (c)
of that Act for leave to apply for a limited
litigation restraint order must be in
Form 12A.
(2) An application under section 16(1) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person referred to in section 16(1)(b) or (c)
of that Act for leave to apply for an extended
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Form 12A.
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(3) An application referred to in this rule—
(a) must be supported by an affidavit; and
(b) must be made without notice to any
person unless the Court orders
otherwise.
12.03 Applications for limited and extended
litigation restraint orders
(1) An application under section 10(1) or 16(1)
of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 for
a limited litigation restraint order or an
extended litigation restraint order (as the
case requires) must be in Form 12B.
(2) An application referred to in this rule must
be supported by an affidavit.
(3) In addition, a copy of the order granting
leave to apply for the limited litigation
restraint order or the extended litigation
restraint order (as the case requires) must be
attached to the application.
12.04 Applications for acting in concert orders
(1) An application under section 34 of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 for an
acting in concert order must be in Form 12C.
(2) An application referred to in this rule must
be supported by an affidavit.
12.05 Application for leave to proceed under
limited litigation restraint order
An application under section 50 of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person subject to a limited litigation restraint
order for leave to make or continue an
interlocutory application in the proceeding to
which the limited litigation restraint order
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12.06 Application for leave to proceed under
extended litigation restraint order
An application under section 52(1) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person subject to an extended litigation
restraint order for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding must be—
(a) in Form 12E, in the case of an
application to continue a proceeding;
and
(b) in Form 12F, in the case of an
application to commence a proceeding.
12.07 Application for leave to proceed under
general litigation restraint order
An application under section 54 of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person subject to a general litigation restraint
order for leave to commence or continue a
proceeding must be—
(a) in Form 12G, in the case of an
application to continue a proceeding;
and
(b) in Form 12H, in the case of an
application to commence a proceeding.
12.08 Notice of applications for leave to
proceed—litigation restraint orders
(1) Notice required to be given by a direction of
the Court under section 60(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 must be in
Form 12I.
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(2) The notice must be accompanied by a copy
of every order made or direction given by the
Court in the application to which the notice
relates.
Note
Further requirements are stated in section 60(4) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.
12.09 Application for leave to apply for
variation or revocation of litigation
restraint order
An application under section 65(1) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person subject to a litigation restraint order
for leave to apply to vary or revoke the order
must be in Form 12J.
12.10 Application to vary or revoke litigation
restraint order
(1) An application under section 65(1) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person subject to a litigation restraint order
to vary or revoke the order must be in
Form 12K.
(2) In addition, a copy of the order granting
leave to apply to vary or revoke the limited
litigation restraint order must be attached to
the application.
12.11 Notice of application to vary or revoke
litigation restraint order
(1) Notice required to be given by a direction of
the Court under section 67(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 must be in
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(2) The notice must be accompanied by a copy
of every order made or direction given by the
Court in the application to which the notice
relates and in the preceding leave
application.
Note
Further requirements are stated in section 67(4) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.
PART 3—PROVISIONS APPLYING TO
APPLICATIONS
12.12 Application of Part
This Part applies to an application that is
made under any of the following sections of
the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014—
(a) section 10(1);
(b) section 16(1);
(c) section 34 in the case where the
application relates to a person who is
acting in concert with a person who is
subject to a litigation restraint order that
is not an extended litigation restraint
order that relates to intervention order
legislation.
12.13 Service of applications
(1) The applicant must serve a copy of the
application and a copy of any affidavit in
support on every person to whom notice of
the application is to be given unless
otherwise provided by these Rules.
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(2) The application must be served within a
reasonable time before the day for hearing
named in the application, and in no case later
than 2.00 p.m. on the previous day, or where
the office of the Court was closed on the day
before the day for hearing, not later than
2.00 p.m. on the day the office was last open.
12.14 Day for hearing
(1) If an application has not been served a
registrar may, at the request of the party who
filed it, amend the application on or before
the day for hearing named in the application
to name another day.
(2) The application may be amended—
(a) by a magistrate; or
(b) by a judicial registrar; or
(c) a registrar.
(3) An application shall not be amended under
this Rule more than once.
(4) This Rule does not limit the power of the
Court under Rule 36.01 of Magistrates' Court
General Civil Procedure Rules 2010.
12.15 Adjournment
(1) The Court may adjourn the hearing of an
application on such terms as it thinks fit.
(2) The Court constituted by a registrar—
(a) may by consent order that the hearing
of an application be adjourned to a
particular date or for a particular time
or generally, and reserve the costs of
the adjournment; and
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(b) must record the adjournment and any
reservation of the costs by indorsement
on the court file.
(3) If the hearing of an application is adjourned
under paragraph (2), the Court may
thereafter, whether the costs of the
adjournment were reserved or not, make an
order in relation to the costs of or occasioned
by the adjournment as it thinks fit.
12.16 Absence of party to application
(1) If any person to whom an application is
addressed fails to attend, the Court may hear
the application if satisfied that the
application was duly served.
(2) If on an application the applicant fails to
attend, the Court may dismiss the application
or make such other order as it thinks fit.
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5 New Forms 12A to 12L inserted
After Form 8A of the Magistrates' Court
(Miscellaneous Civil Proceedings) Rules 2010
insert—
"FORM 12A
Rule 12.02
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPLY FOR LIMITED
LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER OR EXTENDED LITIGATION
RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 10(1) or 16(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], apply under section *10(1)/*16(1) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014 for leave to apply for *a limited litigation restraint
order/*an extended litigation restraint order.
In accordance with section *10(3)/*16(3) of that Act, I contend that there is
merit in the application and that the making of the application would not be
an abuse of process on the basis of the following grounds: [set out the
grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to apply for *a limited litigation restraint
order/*an extended litigation restraint order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit in support of the order(s)
sought in the application.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
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*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12B
Rule 12.03
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LIMITED LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER
OR EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 10(1) or 16(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], apply for *a limited litigation restraint order/*an extended
litigation restraint order under section *10(1)/*16(1) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014.
Leave was granted to me to apply by order of [insert name of Court] on
[insert date]. Attached to this application is a copy of that order.
I contend that the order should be made on the following grounds: [set out the
grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. *a limited litigation restraint order/*an extended litigation
restraint order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
SUMMONS
To: [identify each party or other person to whom the application is addressed
and state address of each person not a party].
You are summoned to attend before the Court on the hearing of the
application for the orders sought.
The application will be heard in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria at
[insert venue] on [e.g. 20 June 20 ] at [insert time] a.m. [or p.m.] or so soon
afterwards as the business of the Court allows.
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit in support of the order(s)
sought in the application.
FILED [insert date].
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This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12C
Rule 12.04
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR ACTING IN CONCERT ORDER
(Section 34 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], am a person referred to in section *34(a)/*34(b) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014 and apply under that section for an acting in concert
order.
I contend that the order should be made on the following grounds: [set out the
grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. an acting in concert order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
SUMMONS
To: [identify each party or other person to whom the application is addressed
and state address of each person not a party].
You are summoned to attend before the Court on the hearing of the
application for the orders sought.
The application will be heard in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria at
[insert venue] on [e.g. 20 June 20 ] at [insert time] a.m. [or p.m.] or so soon
afterwards as the business of the Court allows.
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit in support of the order(s)
sought in the application.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
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*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12D
Rule 12.05
[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO MAKE OR CONTINUE
INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATION IN PROCEEDING BY PERSON
SUBJECT TO LIMITED LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 50 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to a limited litigation restraint order [identify the
relevant order], apply under section 50 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act
2014 for leave to *make/*continue an interlocutory application in this
proceeding.
In accordance with section 51 of that Act, I contend that the interlocutory
application is not a vexatious application and that there are reasonable
grounds for the application, namely that: [set out the grounds in numbered
paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to *make/*continue the following interlocutory
application [specify];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
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(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12E
Rule 12.06
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO CONTINUE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
(Section 52(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to an extended litigation restraint order
[identify the relevant order], apply under section 52(1) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014 for leave to continue *this proceeding/*a proceeding
to which the order relates, namely [identify the relevant proceeding].
In accordance with section 53 of that Act, I contend that *this
proceeding/*the proceeding is not a vexatious proceeding and that there are
reasonable grounds for the proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in
numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to continue this proceeding/*a proceeding, namely
[identify relevant proceeding];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
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(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12F
Rule 12.06
IN THE MAGISTRATES' COURT
OF VICTORIA
20 No.
AT
IN THE MATTER of an application under section 52(1) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014.
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO COMMENCE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
I, [name], a person subject to an extended litigation restraint order
[identify the relevant order], apply under section 52(1) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014 for leave to commence a proceeding *against a
person or other entity protected by the order/*in respect of a matter described
in the order.
In accordance with section 53 of that Act, I contend that the proposed
proceeding would not be a vexatious proceeding and that there are reasonable
grounds for the proposed proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in
numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to commence a proceeding, namely, [set out full
details of proposed proceeding for which leave is sought,
including the names and addresses of all proposed parties];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
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(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12G
Rule 12.07
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO CONTINUE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO GENERAL LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
(Section 54 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to a general litigation restraint order [identify the
relevant order], apply under section 54 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act
2014 for leave to continue *this proceeding/*a proceeding, namely [identify
relevant proceeding].
In accordance with section 55 of that Act, I contend that *this
proceeding/*the proceeding is not a vexatious proceeding and that there are
reasonable grounds for the proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in
numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to continue *this proceeding/*a proceeding, namely
[identify the proceeding];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
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(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12H
Rule 12.07
IN THE MAGISTRATES' COURT
OF VICTORIA
20 No.
AT
IN THE MATTER of an application under section 54 of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014.
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO COMMENCE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO GENERAL LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
I, [name], a person subject to a general litigation restraint order [identify the
relevant order], apply under section 54 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act
2014 for leave to commence a proceeding.
In accordance with section 55 of that Act, I contend that the proposed
proceeding would not be a vexatious proceeding and that there are reasonable
grounds for the proposed proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in
numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to commence a proceeding, namely, [set out full
details of proposed proceeding for which leave is sought,
including the names and addresses of all proposed parties];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
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(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12I
Rule 12.08
[heading as used in application for leave to proceed]
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED
(Section 60 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
TO:
(a) the Attorney-General;
(b) [name of person to be given notice of the application in
accordance with the Court's direction, and if more than one,
list separately].
TAKE NOTICE that [name] of [address], a person subject to a litigation
restraint order, has made an application to the Court for leave to proceed as
follows: [describe the relief sought in the application].
Under section 60(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, the Court has
directed that notice of the application for leave to proceed be given to you.
This notice is accompanied by a copy of the application for leave to proceed
and by a copy of every order made or direction given by the Court in the
application to which this notice relates.
You are entitled to make submissions in relation to the application.
Date:
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the registrar at the Magistrates'
Court of Victoria [venue], Tel: [insert telephone number], Hours: 9:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. each business day.
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12J
Rule 12.09
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPLY TO VARY OR REVOKE
LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 65(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to *a limited litigation restraint order/*an
extended litigation restraint order/*a general litigation restraint order
[identify the relevant order] apply for leave to apply to *vary/*revoke that
order under section 65(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.
I contend that leave to apply should be given to *vary the order/*revoke the
order, on the following grounds: [set out the grounds in numbered
paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks leave to apply for—
*1. variation of the order in the following manner
[specify variation of order sought];
*1. revocation of the order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
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The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12K
Rule 12.10
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION TO VARY OR REVOKE LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
(Section 65(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to *a limited litigation restraint
order/*an extended litigation restraint order/*a general litigation restraint
order [identify the relevant order] apply to *vary/*revoke that order
under section 65(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.
Leave was granted to me to apply to *vary/*revoke that order by order of
[insert name of Court] on [insert date]. Attached to this application is a copy
of that order.
I contend that the order should be *varied in the manner set out
below/*revoked, on the following grounds: [set out the grounds in numbered
paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
*1. variation of the order in the following manner
[specify variation of order sought];
*1. revocation of the order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
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The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12L
Rule 12.11
[heading as used in application for leave to vary or revoke litigation restraint
order]
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO VARY OR REVOKE LITIGATION
RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 67 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
TO:
(a) the Attorney-General;
(b) [name of person to be given notice of the application in
accordance with the Court's direction, and if more than one,
list separately].
TAKE NOTICE that [name] of [address], a person subject to a litigation
restraint order, has made an application to the Court to *vary the litigation
restraint order in the following manner [describe variation sought]/*revoke
the litigation restraint order.
Under section 67(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, the Court has
directed that notice of the application for *variation/*revocation be given to
you.
This notice is accompanied by a copy of the application for
*variation/*revocation and by a copy of every order made or direction given
by the Court in the application for *variation/*revocation and in the
preceding leave application.
You are entitled to make submissions in relation to the application for
*variation/*revocation.
Date:
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the registrar at the Magistrates'
Court of Victoria [venue], Tel: [insert telephone number], Hours: 9:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. each business day.
*delete if inapplicable
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE RULES 2009
6 New Rule 10A inserted
After Rule 10 of the Magistrates' Court Criminal
Procedure Rules 20092 insert—
"10A Procedure under the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014
Order 12 of the Magistrates' Court
(Miscellaneous Civil Proceedings) Rules
2010 applies with any necessary
modification to, and in relation to, a
proceeding to which these Rules relate.".
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7 New Order 16 inserted
After Order 15 of the Magistrates' Court (Family
Violence Protection) Rules 20083 insert—
"ORDER 16
PROCEDURE UNDER THE VEXATIOUS
PROCEEDINGS ACT 2014
16.01 Definitions
An expression used in the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014 has the same
meaning in this Order as it has in that Act.
16.02 Applications for leave to apply for
extended litigation restraint orders that
relate to intervention order legislation
(1) An application under section 18(1) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person referred to in section 18(1)(b) or (c)
of that Act for leave to apply for an extended
litigation restraint order that relates to
intervention order legislation must be in
Form 4.
(2) An application referred to in this rule—
(a) must be supported by an affidavit; and
(b) must be made without notice to any
person unless the Court orders
otherwise.
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16.03 Applications for extended litigation
restraint orders that relate to intervention
order legislation
(1) An application under section 18(1) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 for an
extended litigation restraint order that relates
to intervention order legislation must be in
Form 5.
(2) An application referred to in this rule must
be supported by an affidavit.
(3) In addition, a copy of the order granting
leave to apply for the extended litigation
restraint order must be attached to the
application.
(4) Part 3 of Order 12 of the Magistrates' Court
(Miscellaneous Civil Proceedings) Rules
2010 applies to an application made under
section 18(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings
Act 2014 as if a reference to that section
were included in Rule 12.12 of those Rules.
16.04 Applications for acting in concert
orders—intervention order legislation
(1) An application under section 34 of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 for an
acting in concert order must be in Form 6.
(2) An application referred to in this rule must
be supported by an affidavit.
(3) Part 3 of Order 12 of the Magistrates' Court
(Miscellaneous Civil Proceedings) Rules
2010 applies to an application made under
section 34 of the Vexatious Proceedings
Act 2014 in the case where the application
relates to a person who is acting in concert
with a person who is subject to an extended
litigation restraint order that relates to
intervention order legislation as if a
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reference to that section in that case were
included in Rule 12.12 of those Rules.
16.05 Application for leave to proceed under
extended litigation restraint order that
relates to intervention order legislation
An application under section 52(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person subject to an extended litigation
restraint order for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding must be—
(a) in Form 7, in the case of an application
to continue a proceeding in the Court;
and
(b) in Form 8, in any other case.
16.06 Application for leave to proceed under
general litigation restraint order
An application under section 54 of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person subject to a general litigation restraint
order for leave to commence or continue a
proceeding that relates to intervention order
legislation must be—
(a) in Form 9, in the case of an application
to continue a proceeding; and
(b) in Form 10, in the case of an
application to commence a proceeding.
16.07 Notice of applications
(1) Notice required to be given by a direction of
the Court under section 61(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 must be in
Form 11.
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(2) The notice must be accompanied by a copy
of every order made or direction given by the
Court in the application to which the notice
relates.
Note
Further requirements are stated in section 61(4) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.
16.08 Application for leave to apply for
variation or revocation of extended
litigation restraint order that relates to
intervention order legislation
An application under section 65(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, by a
person subject to an extended litigation
restraint order that relates to intervention
order legislation, for leave to apply to vary or
revoke the order must be in Form 12.
16.09 Application to vary or revoke extended
litigation restraint order that relates to
intervention order legislation
(1) An application under section 65(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, by a
person subject to an extended litigation
restraint order that relates to intervention
order legislation, to vary or revoke the order
must be in Form 13.
(2) In addition, a copy of the order granting
leave to apply to vary or revoke the extended
litigation restraint order must be attached to
the application.
16.10 Notice of application to vary or revoke
litigation restraint order
(1) Notice required to be given by a direction of
the Court under section 68(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 must be in
Form 14.
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(2) The notice must be accompanied by a copy
of every order made or direction given by the
Court in the application to which the notice
relates and in the preceding leave
application.
Note
Further requirements are stated in section 68(4) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.
__________________".
8 Revocation
Rule 12.03 of the Magistrates' Court (Family
Violence Protection) Rules 2008 is revoked.
9 New Forms 4 to 14 inserted
After Form 3 of the Magistrates' Court (Family
Violence Protection) Rules 2008 insert—
"FORM 4
Rule 16.02
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPLY FOR EXTENDED
LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 18(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], apply under section 18(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014
for leave to apply for an extended litigation restraint order.
In accordance with section 18(3) of that Act, I contend that there is merit in
the application and that the making of the application would not be an abuse
of process on the basis of the following grounds: [set out the grounds in
numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to apply for an extended litigation restraint order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
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ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit in support of the order(s)
sought in the application.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 5
Rule 16.03
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
(Section 18(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], apply for an extended litigation restraint order under section 18(1)
of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.
Leave was granted to me to apply by order of [insert name of Court] on
[insert date]. Attached to this application is a copy of that order.
I contend that the order should be made on the following grounds: [set out the
grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. an extended litigation restraint order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
SUMMONS
To: [identify each party or other person to whom the application is addressed
and state address of each person not a party].
You are summoned to attend before the Court on the hearing of the
application for the orders sought.
The application will be heard in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria at [insert
venue] on [e.g. 20 June 20 ] at [insert time] a.m. [or p.m.] or so soon
afterwards as the business of the Court allows.
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit in support of the order(s)
sought in the application.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
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*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 6
Rule 16.04
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR ACTING IN CONCERT ORDER
(Section 34 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], am a person referred to in section *34(a)/*34(b) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014 and apply under that section for an acting in concert
order.
I contend that the order should be made on the following grounds: [set out the
grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. an acting in concert order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
SUMMONS
To: [identify each party or other person to whom the application is addressed
and state address of each person not a party].
You are summoned to attend before the Court on the hearing of the
application for the orders sought.
The application will be heard in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria at [insert
venue] on [e.g. 20 June 20 ] at [insert time] a.m. [or p.m.] or so soon
afterwards as the business of the Court allows.
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit in support of the order(s)
sought in the application.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
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*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 7
Rule 16.05
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO CONTINUE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
(Section 52(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to an extended litigation restraint order that relates
to intervention order legislation [identify the relevant order], apply under
section 52(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 for leave to continue a
proceeding to which the order relates.
In accordance with section 53 of that Act, I contend that the proceeding is not
a vexatious proceeding and that there are reasonable grounds for the
proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to continue this proceeding;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
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(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 8
Rule 16.05
IN THE MAGISTRATES' COURT
OF VICTORIA
20 No.
AT
IN THE MATTER of an application under section 52(2) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014.
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO COMMENCE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
I, [name], a person subject to an extended litigation restraint order that relates
to intervention order legislation [identify the relevant order], apply under
section 52(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 for leave to commence
a proceeding to which the order relates.
In accordance with section 53 of that Act, I contend that the proceeding is not
a vexatious proceeding and that there are reasonable grounds for the
proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to commence a proceeding, namely, [set out full
details of proceeding for which leave is sought, including
the names and addresses of all proposed parties];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
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(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 9
Rule 16.06
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO CONTINUE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO GENERAL LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
(Section 54 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to a general litigation restraint order [identify the
relevant order], apply under section 54 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act
2014 for leave to continue *this proceeding/*a proceeding, namely
[identify relevant proceeding].
In accordance with section 55 of that Act, I contend that *this
proceeding/*the proceeding is not a vexatious proceeding and that there are
reasonable grounds for the proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in
numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to continue *this proceeding/*a proceeding, namely
[identify the proceeding];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
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(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 10
Rule 16.06
IN THE MAGISTRATES' COURT
OF VICTORIA
20 No.
AT
IN THE MATTER of an application under section 54 of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014.
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO COMMENCE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO GENERAL LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
I, [name], a person subject to a general litigation restraint order [identify the
relevant order], apply under section 54 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act
2014 for leave to commence a proceeding.
In accordance with section 55 of that Act, I contend that the proposed
proceeding would not be a vexatious proceeding and that there are reasonable
grounds for the proposed proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in
numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to commence a proceeding, namely, [set out full
details of proposed proceeding for which leave is sought,
including the names and addresses of all proposed parties];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
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(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 11
Rule 16.07
[heading as in form used in application]
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED
(Section 61 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
TO:
(a) the Attorney-General;
(b) [name of person to be given notice of the application in
accordance with the Court's direction, and if more than one,
list separately].
TAKE NOTICE that [name] of [address], a person subject to a general
litigation order or an extended litigation restraint order that relates to
intervention order legislation [identify the relevant order], has made an
application to the Court for leave to proceed as follows: [describe the relief
sought in the application].
Under section *60/*61(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, the Court
has directed that notice of the application for leave to proceed be given to
you.
This notice is accompanied by a copy of the application for leave to proceed
and by a copy of every order made or direction given by the Court in the
application to which this notice relates.
You are entitled to make submissions in relation to the application.
Date:
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the registrar at the Magistrates'
Court of Victoria [venue], Tel: [insert telephone number], Hours: 9:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. each business day.
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12
Rule 16.08
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPLY TO VARY OR REVOKE
EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 65(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to an extended litigation restraint order that relates
to intervention order legislation [identify the relevant order] apply for leave
to apply to *vary/*revoke that order under section 65(2) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014.
I contend that leave to apply should be given to *vary the order/*revoke the
order on the following grounds: [set out the grounds in numbered
paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks leave to apply for—
*1. variation of the order in the following manner
[specify variation of order sought];
*1. the revocation of the order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
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The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 13
Rule 16.09
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION TO VARY OR REVOKE EXTENDED LITIGATION
RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 65(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to an extended litigation restraint order that relates
to intervention order legislation [identify the relevant order] apply to
*vary/*revoke that order under section 65(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings
Act 2014.
Leave was granted to me to apply to *vary/*revoke that order by order of
[insert name of Court] on [insert date]. Attached to this application is a copy
of that order.
I contend that the order should be *varied in the manner set out
below/*revoked on the following grounds: [set out the grounds in numbered
paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
*1. variation of the order in the following manner
[specify variation of order sought];
*1. revocation of the order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
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The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 14
Rule 16.10
[heading as used in application for leave to vary or revoke litigation restraint
order]
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO VARY OR REVOKE EXTENDED
LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 68 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
TO:
(a) the Attorney-General;
(b) [name of person to be given notice of the application in
accordance with the Court's direction, and if more than one,
list separately].
TAKE NOTICE that [name] of [address], a person subject to an extended
litigation restraint order, has made an application to the Court to *vary the
extended litigation restraint order in the following manner [describe variation
sought]/*revoke the litigation restraint order.
Under section 68(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, the Court has
directed that notice of the application for *variation/*revocation be given to
you.
This notice is accompanied by a copy of the application for
*variation/*revocation and by a copy of every order made or direction given
by the Court in the application for *variation/*revocation and in the
preceding leave application.
You are entitled to make submissions in relation to the application for
*variation/*revocation.
Date:
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the registrar at the Magistrates'
Court of Victoria [venue], Tel: [insert telephone number], Hours: 9:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. each business day.
*delete if inapplicable
__________________".
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2011
10 New Order 16 inserted
After Order 15 of the Magistrates' Court (Personal
Safety Intervention Orders) Rules 20114 insert—
"ORDER 16
PROCEDURE UNDER THE VEXATIOUS
PROCEEDINGS ACT 2014
16.01 Definitions
An expression used in the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014 has the same
meaning in this Order as it has in that Act.
16.02 Applications for leave to apply for
extended litigation restraint orders that
relate to intervention order legislation
(1) An application under section 18(1) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person referred to in section 18(1)(b) or (c)
of that Act for leave to apply for an extended
litigation restraint order that relates to
intervention order legislation must be in
Form 4.
(2) An application referred to in this rule—
(a) must be supported by an affidavit; and
(b) must be made without notice to any
person unless the Court orders
otherwise.
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16.03 Applications for extended litigation
restraint orders that relate to intervention
order legislation
(1) An application under section 18(1) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 for an
extended litigation restraint order that relates
to intervention order legislation must be in
Form 5.
(2) An application referred to in this rule must
be supported by an affidavit.
(3) In addition, a copy of the order granting
leave to apply for the extended litigation
restraint order must be attached to the
application.
(4) Part 3 of Order 12 of the Magistrates' Court
(Miscellaneous Civil Proceedings) Rules
2010 applies to an application made under
section 18(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings
Act 2014 as if a reference to that section
were included in Rule 12.12 of those Rules.
16.04 Applications for acting in concert
orders—intervention order legislation
(1) An application under section 34 of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 for an
acting in concert order must be in Form 6.
(2) An application referred to in this rule must
be supported by an affidavit.
(3) Part 3 of Order 12 of the Magistrates' Court
(Miscellaneous Civil Proceedings) Rules
2010 applies to an application made under
section 34 of the Vexatious Proceedings
Act 2014 in the case where the application
relates to a person who is acting in concert
with a person who is subject to an extended
litigation restraint order that relates to
intervention order legislation as if a
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reference to that section in that case were
included in Rule 12.12 of those Rules.
16.05 Application for leave to proceed under
extended litigation restraint order in
relation to intervention order legislation
An application under section 52(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person subject to an extended litigation
restraint order for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding must be—
(a) in Form 7, in the case of an application
to continue a proceeding in the Court;
and
(b) in Form 8, in any other case.
16.06 Application for leave to proceed under
general litigation restraint order
An application under section 54 of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 by a
person subject to a general litigation restraint
order for leave to commence or continue a
proceeding that relates to intervention order
legislation must be—
(a) in Form 9, in the case of an application
to continue a proceeding; and
(b) in Form 10, in the case of an
application to commence a proceeding.
16.07 Notice of applications
(1) Notice required to be given by a direction of
the Court under section 61(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 must be in
Form 11.
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(2) The notice must be accompanied by a copy
of every order made or direction given by the
Court in the application to which the notice
relates.
Note
Further requirements are stated in section 61(4) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.
16.08 Application for leave to apply for
variation or revocation of extended
litigation restraint order in relation to
intervention order legislation
An application under section 65(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, by a
person subject to an extended litigation
restraint order that relates to intervention
order legislation, for leave to apply to vary or
revoke the order must be in Form 12.
16.09 Application to vary or revoke extended
litigation restraint order that relates to
intervention order legislation
(1) An application under section 65(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, by a
person subject to an extended litigation
restraint order that relates to intervention
order legislation, to vary or revoke the order
must be in Form 13.
(2) In addition, a copy of the order granting
leave to apply to vary or revoke the extended
litigation restraint order must be attached to
the application.
16.10 Notice of application to vary or revoke
litigation restraint order
(1) Notice required to be given by a direction of
the Court under section 68(2) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 must be in
Form 14.
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(2) The notice must be accompanied by a copy
of every order made or direction given by the
Court in the application to which the notice
relates and in the preceding leave
application.
Note
Further requirements are stated in section 68(4) of the
Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.
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11 Revocation
Rule 12.03 of the Magistrates' Court (Personal
Safety Intervention Orders) Rules 2011 is
revoked.
12 New Forms 4 to 14 inserted
After Form 3 of the Magistrates' Court (Personal
Safety Intervention Orders) Rules 2011 insert—
"FORM 4
Rule 16.02
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPLY FOR EXTENDED
LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 18(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], apply under section 18(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014
for leave to apply for an extended litigation restraint order.
In accordance with section 18(3) of that Act, I contend that there is merit in
the application and that the making of the application would not be an abuse
of process on the basis of the following grounds: [set out the grounds in
numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to apply for an extended litigation restraint order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
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ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit in support of the order(s)
sought in the application.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 5
Rule 16.03
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
(Section 18(1) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], apply for an extended litigation restraint order under section 18(1)
of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014.
Leave was granted to me to apply by order of [insert name of Court] on
[insert date]. Attached to this application is a copy of that order.
I contend that the order should be made on the following grounds: [set out the
grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. an extended litigation restraint order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
SUMMONS
To: [identify each party or other person to whom the application is addressed
and state address of each person not a party].
You are summoned to attend before the Court on the hearing of the
application for the orders sought.
The application will be heard in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria at
[insert venue] on [e.g. 20 June 20 ] at [insert time] a.m. [or p.m.] or so soon
afterwards as the business of the Court allows.
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit in support of the order(s)
sought in the application.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
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*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 6
Rule 16.04
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR ACTING IN CONCERT ORDER
(Section 34 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], am a person referred to in section *34(a)/*34(b) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014 and apply under that section for an acting in concert
order.
I contend that the order should be made on the following grounds: [set out the
grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. an acting in concert order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
SUMMONS
To: [identify each party or other person to whom the application is addressed
and state address of each person not a party].
You are summoned to attend before the Court on the hearing of the
application for the orders sought.
The application will be heard in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria at
[insert venue] on [e.g. 20 June 20 ] at [insert time] a.m. [or p.m.] or so soon
afterwards as the business of the Court allows.
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit in support of the order(s)
sought in the application.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
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*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 7
Rule 16.05
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO CONTINUE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
(Section 52(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to an extended litigation restraint order that relates
to intervention order legislation [identify the relevant order], apply under
section 52(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 for leave to continue a
proceeding to which the order relates.
In accordance with section 53 of that Act, I contend that the proceeding is not
a vexatious proceeding and that there are reasonable grounds for the
proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to continue this proceeding;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
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(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 8
Rule 16.05
IN THE MAGISTRATES' COURT
OF VICTORIA
20 No.
AT
IN THE MATTER of an application under section 52(2) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014.
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO COMMENCE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
I, [name], a person subject to an extended litigation restraint order that relates
to intervention order legislation [identify the relevant order], apply under
section 52(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 for leave to commence
a proceeding to which the order relates.
In accordance with section 53 of that Act, I contend that the proceeding is not
a vexatious proceeding and that there are reasonable grounds for the
proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to commence a proceeding, namely, [set out full
details of proceeding for which leave is sought, including
the names and addresses of all proposed parties];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
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(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 9
Rule 16.06
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO CONTINUE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO GENERAL LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
(Section 54 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to a general litigation restraint order [identify the
relevant order], apply under section 54 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act
2014 for leave to continue *this proceeding/*a proceeding, namely
[identify relevant proceeding].
In accordance with section 55 of that Act, I contend that *this
proceeding/*the proceeding is not a vexatious proceeding and that there are
reasonable grounds for the proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in
numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to continue *this proceeding/*a proceeding, namely
[identify the proceeding];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by affidavit disclosing the details required
under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
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(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 10
Rule 16.06
IN THE MAGISTRATES' COURT
OF VICTORIA
20 No.
AT
IN THE MATTER of an application under section 54 of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014.
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO COMMENCE PROCEEDING BY
PERSON SUBJECT TO GENERAL LITIGATION RESTRAINT
ORDER
I, [name], a person subject to a general litigation restraint order [identify the
relevant order], apply under section 54 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act
2014 for leave to commence a proceeding.
In accordance with section 55 of that Act, I contend that the proposed
proceeding would not be a vexatious proceeding and that there are reasonable
grounds for the proposed proceeding, namely that: [set out the grounds in
numbered paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
1. leave to commence a proceeding, namely, [set out full
details of proposed proceeding for which leave is sought,
including the names and addresses of all proposed parties];
2. [set out any other orders sought].
ACCOMPANYING AFFIDAVIT
This application is accompanied by an affidavit disclosing the details
required under section 56 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014 as
follows—
(a) details of each application for leave to proceed made by the
applicant;
(b) details of each application for leave to commence or
continue a proceeding made by the applicant under
section 21 of the Supreme Court Act 1986, as in force
immediately before its repeal;
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(c) details of each interlocutory application made or proceeding
commenced or conducted by the applicant—
(i) that is a vexatious application or a vexatious
proceeding (as defined in the Act); or
(ii) which has been stayed or dismissed on the basis of
being made, commenced or conducted without merit;
(d) an explanation as to how the application for leave to proceed
is materially different to each application referred to in
paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (if any);
(e) all other facts material to the application, whether in support
of or adverse to the application, which are known to the
applicant.
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 11
Rule 16.07
[heading as in form used in application]
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED
(Section 61 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
TO:
(a) the Attorney-General;
(b) [name of person to be given notice of the application in
accordance with the Court's direction, and if more than one,
list separately].
TAKE NOTICE that [name] of [address], a person subject to a general
litigation order or an extended litigation restraint order that relates to
intervention order legislation [identify the relevant order], has made an
application to the Court for leave to proceed as follows: [describe the relief
sought in the application].
Under section *60/*61(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, the Court
has directed that notice of the application for leave to proceed be given to
you.
This notice is accompanied by a copy of the application for leave to proceed
and by a copy of every order made or direction given by the Court in the
application to which this notice relates.
You are entitled to make submissions in relation to the application.
Date:
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the registrar at the Magistrates'
Court of Victoria [venue], Tel: [insert telephone number], Hours: 9:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. each business day.
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 12
Rule 16.08
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPLY TO VARY OR REVOKE
EXTENDED LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 65(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to an extended litigation restraint order that relates
to intervention order legislation [identify the relevant order] apply for leave
to apply to *vary/*revoke that order under section 65(2) of the Vexatious
Proceedings Act 2014.
I contend that leave to apply should be given to *vary the order/*revoke the
order on the following grounds: [set out the grounds in numbered
paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks leave to apply for—
*1. variation of the order in the following manner
[specify variation of order sought];
*1. the revocation of the order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
The address of the applicant is:
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The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 13
Rule 16.09
*[heading as in Form 5A of the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure
Rules 2010]/*[heading in accordance with Rule 27.02]
APPLICATION TO VARY OR REVOKE EXTENDED LITIGATION
RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 65(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
I, [name], a person subject to an extended litigation restraint order that relates
to intervention order legislation [identify the relevant order] apply to
*vary/*revoke that order under section 65(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings
Act 2014.
Leave was granted to me to apply to *vary/*revoke that order by order of
[insert name of Court] on [insert date]. Attached to this application is a copy
of that order.
I contend that the order should be *varied in the manner set out
below/*revoked on the following grounds: [set out the grounds in numbered
paragraphs].
ORDERS SOUGHT
The applicant seeks—
*1. variation of the order in the following manner
[specify variation of order sought];
*1. revocation of the order;
2. [set out any other orders sought].
FILED [insert date].
This application was filed—
*(a) by the applicant in person.
*(b) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer].
*(c) for the applicant by [name or firm of Australian lawyer],
Australian lawyer, of [business address of Australian
lawyer] as agent for [name or firm of principal Australian
lawyer], Australian lawyer, of [business address of
principal].
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The address of the applicant is:
The address for service of the applicant is:
Date:
Signed
*delete if inapplicable
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FORM 14
Rule 16.10
[heading as used in application for leave to vary or revoke litigation restraint
order]
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO VARY OR REVOKE EXTENDED
LITIGATION RESTRAINT ORDER
(Section 68 of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014)
TO:
(a) the Attorney-General;
(b) [name of person to be given notice of the application in
accordance with the Court's direction, and if more than one,
list separately].
TAKE NOTICE that [name] of [address], a person subject to an extended
litigation restraint order, has made an application to the Court to *vary the
extended litigation restraint order in the following manner [describe variation
sought]/*revoke the extended litigation restraint order.
Under section 68(2) of the Vexatious Proceedings Act 2014, the Court has
directed that notice of the application for *variation/*revocation be given to
you.
This notice is accompanied by a copy of the application for
*variation/*revocation and by a copy of every order made or direction given
by the Court in the application for *variation/*revocation and in the
preceding leave application.
You are entitled to make submissions in relation to the application for
*variation/*revocation.
Date:
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the registrar at the Magistrates'
Court of Victoria [venue], Tel: [insert telephone number], Hours: 9:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. each business day.
*delete if inapplicable
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Dated: 30 October 2014
PETER LAURITSEN,
Chief Magistrate
FELICITY BROUGHTON,
Deputy Chief Magistrate
LANCE MARTIN,
Deputy Chief Magistrate
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ENDNOTES
1 Rule 4: S.R. No. 141/2010 as amended by S.R. Nos 124/2011, 27/2012,
158/2012, 11/2014, 70/2014 and 106/2014.
2 Rule 6: S.R. No. 181/2009 as amended by S.R. Nos 18/2011, 59/2011,
123/2011, 150/2011, 118/2012, 155/2013, 177/2013, 24/2014
and 121/2014.
3 Rule 7: S.R. No. 157/2008 as amended by S.R. No. 95/2011.
4 Rule 10: S.R. No. 96/2011.
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