The 500-page limit

The Commission is introducing a 500-page limit on supporting documents for certain initiating applications and replies

The 500-page limit – Rule 67

The Commission is introducing a 500-page limit on supporting documents filed with certain initiating applications and replies to help meet its statutory mandate to deal with the real issues in a dispute justly, quickly, cost effectively and with little formality.

Amendments to Rule 67 and updates to Procedural Directions PIC 3 and 12 to enable the 500-page limit are now available but will not commence until late 2024/early 2025 to allow related enhancements to be made to Pathway.

Under the rule, anyone who wishes to submit more than 500 pages of supporting material must explain to a decision maker how it relates to the real issues in dispute between the parties. By focusing the parties’ attention on the matters that are truly in dispute, the amendments will streamline the resolution of dispute proceedings by reducing the volume of unnecessary material, including documents irrelevant to the real issues in dispute and document duplicates. This will benefit injured claimants and workers by reducing process trauma while also strengthening the Commission’s approach to cyber security and privacy.

To view all material relating to the 500-page limit, please access the links below.

Please note that the Personal Injury Commission Rules 2021 and procedural directions will not be updated until the new rule commences.

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