High Court of Australia

Information on procedures for Constitutional Writs after filing

Rule 25.03 states that the Application and supporting documents must be served within 7 days of filing the Application.  Once served an affidavit of service must be filed.

Pursuant to Rule 25.06 a defendant has 14 days from the date of service of the Application in which to file a Notice of appearance.

Rule 25.07 states that the defendant's Response must be filed and served within 28 days of service of the application. It must be in Form 12A and it cannot exceed 10 pages in length.  

Pursuant to Rule 25.08 the applicant may then file a Reply within 7 days of the Response being served.

Rule 25.09 provides for the manner of determination of an Application.  The Registry will keep you informed in this respect.