Victorian Consolidated Regulations Victorian Consolidated Regulations(1) A document must—
(a) be of durable white paper 297 millimetres by 210 millimetres, the size known as International Paper Size A4; and
(b) be capable of receiving writing in ink.
(2) Both sides of the paper may be used, with double spacing between the lines and a left-hand margin of at least 25 millimetres.
(3) The text of a document must be clear, sharp, legible and permanent.
(4) A document must not bear any erasure or alteration that causes material disfigurement.
(5) Subject to Rule 27.02(4) and (5), the heading of the document—
(a) must be indorsed on the first sheet of the document; and
(b) must be followed immediately by a short description of the document.
(6) The heading must occupy a space at the top of the first sheet of the document not exceeding 100 millimetres in depth.
(7) The description of the document must, in the case of an affidavit, include the name of the deponent.
(8) A document must also be indorsed on the first sheet with—
(a) the date of the document; and
(b) the party or other person on whose behalf it is filed; and
(c) if an Australian lawyer prepares the document, particulars in accordance with paragraph (11); and
(d) if the party or person on whose behalf the document is filed is acting without an Australian lawyer, particulars in accordance with paragraph (12).
(9) The indorsements referred to in paragraph (8) must occupy a space immediately following the description of the document and not exceeding 50 millimetres in depth.
(10) Paragraph (8)(a) is satisfied by indorsement with—
(a) in the case of a complaint, the date of filing;
(b) in the case of a pleading, the date the document was made;
(c) in the case of an affidavit, the date of swearing or affirming.
(11) The particulars referred to in paragraph (8)(c) are—
(a) the name, address, telephone number, document exchange number and code reference of the Australian lawyer's firm; and
(b) the name and email address (if any) of an individual in the firm to whom reference can be made in respect of the proceeding.
(12) The particulars referred to in paragraph (8)(d) are the name, address, telephone number (landline or mobile) and email address of the party or other person on whose behalf the document is filed.
(13) A document or copy document that is to be filed must not be folded and, if comprising more than one sheet, must be fastened only at the top left‑hand corner.
(13.1) A PDF document to be filed in the Court—
(a) must be fully text searchable; and
(b) must have page numbers that correspond with the display page numbers of the PDF viewer.
(14) The Court may require any document to be prepared in any manner it thinks fit.