Notice of change or appointment of practitioner (Rule 129(1)(a)(c)) (Form 7)
Form 7 is the Supreme Court of Tasmania notice a party files to change practitioner, or to appoint one after acting in person. It also gives the new address for service.
Word document from Supreme Court of Tasmania's website.
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- Format
- Word (DOCX)
- Category
- Court form
- Form number
- Form 7
- Version
- vda555d79
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Supreme Court of Tasmania · Supreme Court Rules 2000; Supreme Court Forms Rules 2000
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What Form 7 is for
Rule 129(1) of the Supreme Court Rules 2000 (Tas) allows a party, by filing a notice in the registry, to change practitioner (r 129(1)(a)) or, if acting in person, to appoint a practitioner (r 129(1)(c)). The notice takes effect when it is filed and a copy is served on each other party (r 129(2)), and it must be in the prescribed form (r 129(3)). Form 7 is that form, with alternative paragraphs for a change of practitioner and a first appointment. A represented party's address for service is the practitioner's business address, or the agent's if the practitioner acts through an agent (r 128).
When you need it
- A party is moving from one law firm or practitioner to another.
- A party who has been acting in person has engaged a practitioner.
- A party discharging their practitioner to act in person uses Form 9 (notice of party acting in person) instead.
- A practitioner who wants to stop acting without a replacement uses Forms 11 and 12 under rule 130.
How to fill it in
- 1
Copy the heading
Use the registry, proceeding number and parties.
- 2
Paragraph 1: choose the right version
For a change, insert the new practitioner's name and address, the party, and the name of the original practitioner. For a first appointment, use the alternative without the original practitioner.
- 3
Paragraph 2: address for service
State the party's new address for service, normally the new practitioner's business address.
- 4
Date and sign
The party or practitioner signs. Complete the footer with the new practitioner's details (r 79).
Filing, lodging and service
- File the notice at the registry where the proceeding is running, in person, by post or by approved email lodgment (rr 83, 87A).
- Serve a copy on each other party. The change takes effect only when it is filed and served (r 129(2)).
- Serve by leaving or posting to each party's address for service, or by email where one has been given (r 144).
Common mistakes
- Until the notice takes effect, documents served on the former practitioner remain good service.
- Ask the former practitioner for the file, including served documents and upcoming dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change lawyers in the Supreme Court of Tasmania?
File a notice of change of practitioner (Form 7) in the registry and serve a copy on each other party. It takes effect once both are done (r 129).
Who signs the notice?
The form provides for the signature of the party or the practitioner.
Checked against the official sources on 26 October 2026
- Supreme Court Rules 2000 (Tas) rr 79, 83, 128-130, 144
- Supreme Court of Tasmania - Form 7 Notice of change of practitioner
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- Client
- Client full name(s), Client postal address (full)
- Operator
- Operator signature (image)
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