---
title: "Draft the settlement deed, consent orders, Tomlin order and releases"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/commercial-litigation-and-dispute-resolution/draft-the-settlement-deed-consent-orders-and-releases/australia"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A5-T1-R13-AU"
practice_area: "Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["AU"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Draft the settlement deed, consent orders, Tomlin order and releases

> Turn the settlement terms into a draft deed, consent orders, Tomlin order and releases, listing parties, proceeding details, and PPSA discharge or stamp-duty steps.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/commercial-litigation-and-dispute-resolution/draft-the-settlement-deed-consent-orders-and-releases/australia  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution](https://ailawframework.com/practice/commercial-litigation-and-dispute-resolution.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | Turn the settlement terms into a draft deed, consent orders, Tomlin order and releases, listing parties, proceeding details, and PPSA discharge or stamp-duty steps. |
| What the lawyer must review | Check names, ABN/ACN, proceeding number and court Scope the releases and check any statutory limit on them Put consent orders in the court's form Check PPSA discharge and stamp duty Check execution, including Corporations Act s 127, and Limitation Act effects Get court approval for class actions, minors or persons under incapacity |
| Written for | Australia |
| Applies to | [Draft the settlement deed, consent orders and releases](https://ailawframework.com/practice/commercial-litigation-and-dispute-resolution/draft-the-settlement-deed-consent-orders-and-releases.md) |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes preparing preliminary structure or wording. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Calculate operative dates independently from the current rule and actual triggering event. Check exceptions and record the verified deadline.
2. Check the current court or regulator requirements, prescribed form and attachments for the intended document and filing.
3. Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
4. Confirm that the wording reflects the client’s instructions and contains no unintended admission, concession or commitment. Check the recipient and tone.
5. Confirm instructions and personal circumstances through appropriate direct engagement. Have the responsible lawyer assess safety, capacity or vulnerability concerns and escalation.
6. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
7. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
8. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*