Process Service in Australia

As a member state, Australia adheres to the Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters (20 UST 361). This treaty provides a formal framework for service, and Australian courts strongly emphasize adherence to its provisions, often finding service conducted outside of the treaty procedures to be invalid. Although Australia is a member, each foreign country, including Australia, implements the treaty with specific declarations and notifications that affect how service is carried out, such as which provisions are enforced and whether translations are mandatory. Ancillary also offers assistance in obtaining evidence abroad once discovery begins in your lawsuit. When seeking evidence located in Australia, you must carefully follow not only applicable state or federal rules but also the specific laws and regulations concerning the taking of evidence within the Australian jurisdiction.