Despite sections 116 , 117 , 118 and 119 , a person may commence application proceedings by oral application to the Court if the Court allows it and, in such circumstances, the Court may give directions –

(a) as to whether or not the application may be heard in the absence of the respondent or another party to the application proceedings; and

(b) as to whether or not the respondent or another party to the application proceedings must be notified of the oral application; and

(c) as to whether or not any other requirements of this Part must be complied with by any party to the application proceedings; and

(d) in relation to any other matter that the Court considers relevant.