Notice of intention to appear (Rule 626(2) and 629(8)) (Form 43)
Form 43 is the Supreme Court of Tasmania notice filed to be heard on the return of a general order to show cause. It is used in applications for relief like certiorari, mandamus or prohibition.
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- Court form
- Form number
- Form 43
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- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Supreme Court of Tasmania · Supreme Court Rules 2000; Supreme Court Forms Rules 2000
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What Form 43 is for
Part 26 of the Supreme Court Rules 2000 (Tas) deals with applications for relief similar to certiorari, mandamus and prohibition. The applicant (the prosecutor) first applies ex parte for a general order to show cause (r 623(2)), which is then served on the authority and other persons named in it (r 625). An authority or person served is not heard on the return of the order unless it has filed and served on the prosecutor a notice of intention to appear (r 626(1)), in the prescribed form (r 626(2)), which is Form 43. A person not served who wants to be heard in opposition can also file one and may be heard if the Court considers them a proper person (r 629(7)-(8)).
When you need it
- You have been served with a general order to show cause and want to oppose or be heard on its return.
- You were not served but want to be heard in opposition (r 629(7)).
- If you do not oppose and will abide by the Court's order, file a notice of submission (Form 44) instead.
How to fill it in
- 1
Heading
Copy the registry, file number and title from the general order. The order and later documents are titled with the applicant's name against the authority or person named (r 624(2)).
- 2
Person giving notice
Insert the name and address of the authority or person giving notice.
- 3
Address for service
Specify an address for service of documents (r 626(5)).
- 4
Date, sign and address
Date and sign it, as the person or their practitioner, and address it to the Registrar (naming the registry) and to the prosecutor or the prosecutor's practitioner.
Filing, lodging and service
- File the notice at the registry and serve it on the prosecutor (r 626(1)).
- Filing the notice is proof that the general order was served on you (r 626(6)).
- To rely on your own affidavits at the hearing, file them and serve them on the prosecutor and on everyone who has filed a notice of intention to appear at least 4 clear days before the return of the order (r 629(3)).
Common mistakes
- Do not leave filing to the hearing day. Without the notice you are not entitled to be heard (r 626(1)), although the Court can relieve you of that on terms (r 626(8)).
- Arguments at the hearing are limited to the grounds in the general order unless the Court allows others (r 629(5)-(6)).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a general order to show cause in Tasmania?
The first order made, ex parte, on an application for relief similar to certiorari, mandamus or prohibition. It names the authority or person, the relief and grounds, and when it is returnable (r 623, r 624).
What if I filed a notice of submission and now want to argue?
Before finally deciding the order, the Court or judge may relieve a person of the consequences of filing a notice of submission, on terms (r 626(8)).
Checked against the official sources on 26 October 2026
- Supreme Court Rules 2000 (Tas) Part 26 Division 1 (rr 623-630)
- Supreme Court of Tasmania - Form 43 Notice of intention to appear
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