Sample content — for testing only
Applies from: 1 September 2025
Grace period ends: 30 September 2025
What’s changing
From 1 September 2025, all documents submitted by eFiling must use the following file-naming format:
| Element | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Case number | The court case reference with no spaces | 2025IECC12345 |
| Document type | Short code for the document | Affidavit, NoticeOfMotion, Grounding |
| Date (YYYY-MM-DD) | Date the document is filed | 2025-09-01 |
Format: [CaseNumber]_[DocumentType]_[YYYY-MM-DD].pdf
Example: 2025IECC12345_Affidavit_2025-09-01.pdf
Who is affected
- Solicitors and legal executives submitting via eFiling
- Self-represented parties using eFiling
What you need to do
- Update internal templates and workflows to generate filenames using the required format.
- Check that scanned documents export as searchable PDFs.
- Where a document contains personal data, ensure redaction is applied before filing.
Grace period
Filings that do not follow the new format will be accepted until 30 September 2025. From 1 October 2025, non-compliant filenames may be rejected.
Background
This sample update demonstrates how a legal or procedural notice can be structured for clarity and accessibility. It is not a real change.
Related guidance
Contact
For queries about eFiling, contact your local court office. (Sample content — replace with the correct contact details.)
