From Lorelle Longbottom: Family Law Chair and Vice President of the Wollongong District Law Society,
The Family Law Courts have begun roll out a new kiosk assisted photocopying machine, this has now been installed in the Wollongong Registry.
Things you will need to be aware of:
The Kiosk will be operated by a eftpos machine
The only method of payment will be via the eftpos machine- debit or credit (invoices or coin use will no longer be accepted)
The kiosk has a minimum payment of $2 and maximum payment of $300
The kiosk will print a ticket with a number you must keep and enter each time you wish to copy
Tickets are valid for 12 months from date of purchase
You must enter a valid ticket number to enable copying
The photocopier has 30 second time out whilst sitting idle and will reset at this point, you will need to re-enter the ticket number each time it times out for continued use.
Once you have finished copying you must log out. (again it will log out after 30 seconds)
All consent order copying will require a ticket purchase
The Family Law Courts will not be responsible for misplaced, lost or stolen tickets. It is also the responsibility of the user to log out at end of use
The scan option for copying is no longer available
ICL’s will still be exempt and will be given a ticket number by the registry each time they need to copy, the ticket number will change regularly
ICL’s will be asked to sign an undertaking in regards to keeping the ticket number given secure at all times
19-2-18
Dear Colleagues,
I have been asked to raise an issue occurring with respect to Wollongong matters.
I am informed that Chambers are continually sending back and forth correspondence to Wollongong practitioners advising that when seeking orders in Chambers, which involves adjournment requests, telephone appearances, extension of time to file documents contrary to trial directions etc, that they should be providing evidence of consent. It appears that some practitioners are of the view that copying the other party within their communication is sufficient to evidence consent.
I have been asked to reiterate that proof of consent is required when seeking the above in Chambers
16-2-18
Paper by Michele Brooks of the Victorian Bar. “Interim Family Law Proceedings – Federal Circuit Court – Practice Direction No. 2 of 2017”. I have been given permission to distribute this amongst the local profession. His Honour Judge Altobelli has advised that he has been relaxed about the Practice Direction so far but will probably have to tighten up even if just for the sake of consistency. We should also expect the practice direction to be implemented by Judge Harman in his list.
Also practitioners are invited to a presentation by Dr Anne Hollingworth at the FCCA Wollongong registry 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm on Tuesday 27 March 2018. The topic will be How to Pick the right expert for your assessment issues. Please RSVP to me if you will be attending.
I have also been asked to remind colleagues to ensure that they notify the relevant expert or Family Consultant at the earliest opportunity if matters settle and they are no longer required for cross examination or to otherwise be available for the parties.
