From August 1, 2023:
Please be advised that Chief Justice Hinkson has revised two practice directions.
Practice Direction 58 – Sealing Orders in Civil and Family Proceedings sets out that an applicant seeking a sealing order must prepare a draft sealing order in the form attached in Schedule A, have it vetted by the registry, and provide it to the Court at the hearing of the application. This Practice Direction also sets out the steps required after obtaining a sealing order.
Practice Direction 61 – Applications to Commence Proceedings Anonymously sets out the procedure for commencing proceedings using initials or a pseudonym in civil or family law cases.