Understanding the new 500-page limit

We will introduce a 500-page limit on supporting documents filed with certain initiating applications and replies to help meet our statutory mandate to deal with the real issues in a dispute quickly, cost effectively and with little formality.

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Understanding the new 500-page limit

30 Sep 2024

We will introduce a 500-page limit on supporting documents filed with certain initiating applications and replies to help meet our statutory mandate to deal with the real issues in a dispute quickly, ...

Work is progressing on the important enhancements to the Pathway Portal that will enable a smooth transition to the Commission’s 500-page limit rule later this year or in early 2025.

As you will recall, we will introduce a 500-page limit on supporting documents filed with certain initiating applications and replies to help meet our statutory mandate to deal with the real issues in a dispute quickly, cost effectively and with little formality.

It is important that practitioners start to plan for this change. You can find the draft rule, procedural directions and other helpful material on our dedicated website page. To further support legal practitioners and insurers to understand the purpose and impact of the 500-page limit, the Commission will host an informative webinar in October with invitations to be sent to relevant parties soon.

Remember, there will be no limit on material over 500 pages, provided it relates to the real issues in the dispute. Parties will be able to make an application to submit additional documents and must show how the additional material relates to the “real issues in the proceedings” as contemplated in the Guiding Principle, s 42 of the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020.

Practitioners will receive four to six weeks’ notice before commencement of the rule.

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