{"id":"supreme-court-fees-regulations-2002","name":"Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002","slug":"supreme-court-fees-regulations-2002","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"wa","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":182117,"registerId":"wa-supreme-court-fees-regulations-2002-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002","content":"![Crest]()Western Australia\n\nSupreme Court Act 1935\n\nSupreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002\n\nWestern Australia\n\nSupreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002\n\nContents\n\n1. Citation 1\n\n2. Commencement 1\n\n3. Terms used 1\n\n4. General fees 3\n\n4A. Fees for small businesses and non‑profit associations 4\n\n5. Exemptions 5\n\n5A. Disputes regarding fees 6\n\n6. Fees to be paid before documents filed or other things done 7\n\n7. Who is an eligible individual or eligible entity 7\n\n8. Application to be recognised as eligible individual or eligible entity 9\n\n8A. Recognition as eligible individual or eligible entity 9\n\n8B. False or misleading statements 10\n\n8C. Refunds 11\n\n8D. Waiving fee for copy of document or transcript 11\n\n9. Allocation of hearing date — Schedule 1 Division 1 item 5 12\n\n9A. Court of Appeal allocation of hearing date — Schedule 1 Division 2 item 6 14\n\n10. Schedule 1 Division 1 item 6 or Division 2 item 7 fee 16\n\n11. Recovery of unpaid fees 16\n\nSchedule 1 — Fees\n\nDivision 1 — General Division fees\n\nDivision 2 — Court of Appeal fees\n\nSchedule 2 — Sheriff’s fees\n\nSchedule 3 — Probate fees\n\nSchedule 4 — Forms\n\nNotes\n\nCompilation table 48\n\nDefined terms\n\n \n\nSupreme Court Act 1935\n\nSupreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002\n\n##### 1. Citation\n\nThese regulations may be cited as the *Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002*.\n\n##### 2. Commencement\n\nThese regulations come into operation on 1 January 2002.\n\n##### 3. Terms used\n\nIn these regulations unless the contrary intention appears —\n\ncorporation has the same meaning as it has in the *Corporations Act 2001* of the Commonwealth;\n\neligible entity means an entity referred to in regulation 7(3);\n\neligible entity fee, in relation to a matter specified in an item in Schedule 1, means the fee shown in column A for that item;\n\neligible individual means an individual referred to in regulation 7(2);\n\neligible individual fee, in relation to a matter specified in an item in Schedule 1, means the fee, if any, shown in column C for that item;\n\n enforcement officer has the meaning given to that term in the *Civil Judgments Enforcement Act 2004* section 3;\n\nentity does not include an individual;\n\ngrant means a grant of probate or administration with or without the will, or an order to administer;\n\n individual does not include a public officer of the Commonwealth, of this State or any other State, or of any Territory acting in the course of his or her duties as such an officer;\n\nmetropolitan region has the meaning given in the *Planning and Development Act 2005* section 4(1);\n\n non‑profit association means a society, club, institution, or body that is not for the purpose of trading or securing pecuniary profit for its members from its transactions;\n\nperson means an individual or an entity;\n\nRules means the *Rules of the Supreme Court 1971*;\n\nsmall business means —\n\n[(a) deleted]\n\n(b) a business undertaking that is wholly owned and operated by an individual or individuals in partnership and has less than 20 full‑time equivalent employees or partners; or\n\n(c) a corporation that has less than 20 full-time equivalent employees and that is not a subsidiary of a corporation that has 20 or more full-time equivalent employees; or\n\n(d) a co‑operative as defined in the *Co‑operatives Act 2009* that has less than 20 full‑time equivalent employees and that is not a subsidiary of another co‑operative or corporation that has 20 or more full‑time equivalent employees; or\n\n(e) a corporation within the meaning of the *Statutory Corporations (Liability of Directors) Act 1996* that has less than 20 full-time equivalent employees and that is not a body that would be a subsidiary, if the corporation were a corporation to which the *Corporations Act 2001* of the Commonwealth applies, of a corporation within the meaning of the *Corporations Act 2001* of the Commonwealth or the *Statutory Corporations (Liability of Directors) Act 1996* that has 20 or more full-time equivalent employees;\n\nsubsidiary has the same meaning as it has in the *Corporations Act 2001* of the Commonwealth.\n\n[Regulation 3 amended: Gazette 30 Dec 2003 p. 5693; 23 Jun 2006 p. 2184; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1952‑3; SL 2023/120 r. 39.]\n\n##### 4. General fees\n\n(1) Subject to the provisions of these regulations, the fees specified in Schedules 1, 2, and 3 are to be charged in respect of the matters referred to in section 171(1) of the Act in relation to which they are specified.\n\n(2) In relation to a matter specified in an item in Schedule 1 —\n\n(a) the fee payable by an individual who is not an eligible individual is the fee shown in column A for that item; or\n\n(b) the fee payable by an eligible individual is the eligible individual fee for that item; or\n\n(c) the fee payable by an entity that is not an eligible entity is the fee shown in column B for that item; or\n\n(d) the fee payable by an eligible entity is the eligible entity fee for that item.\n\n(3) Except as provided in Schedule 1 or 3, a fee must not be charged in respect of any of the following —\n\n(a) filing an affidavit;\n\n(b) filing a pleading;\n\n(c) search by a party;\n\n(d) sealing a copy of a document;\n\n(e) drawing up, settling or signing a judgment, order, or decree;\n\n(f) amending a pleading;\n\n(g) making a request under the Rules;\n\n(h) filing, depositing, giving, issuing, or serving any other document required or permitted by the Rules to be filed, deposited, given, issued, or served in connection with proceedings in the Court.\n\n(4) A note to an item in Schedule 1, 2, or 3 has effect according to its tenor as if it were a provision of these regulations.\n\n(5) No fee is to be charged in respect of any attendance in chambers if the attendance is required by an order of the Court made on its own motion.\n\n[Regulation 4 amended: Gazette 30 Dec 2003 p. 5693-4; 28 Apr 2005 p. 1758; 4 Sep 2009 p. 3461; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1953.]\n\n##### 4A. Fees for small businesses and non‑profit associations\n\n(1) An entity that is a small business or a non‑profit association may lodge a declaration in the form of Schedule 4 Form 1.\n\n(2) On the lodgment of a declaration the entity is to be charged fees as if it were an eligible entity.\n\n(3) Subregulation (2) does not apply to fees payable by joint parties unless each party is a small business or non‑profit association.\n\n(4) An entity that has lodged a declaration under subregulation (1) must immediately advise the Principal Registrar if the entity ceases to be a small business or non‑profit association as the case requires.\n\nPenalty for this subregulation: a fine of $1 000.\n\n(5) If an entity is charged a fee under subregulation (2) when the entity was not a small business or a non‑profit association, the Court may —\n\n(a) order that the entity pay the difference between the amount of the fee the entity paid and the amount of the fee that would otherwise be payable by the entity; and\n\n(b) make orders to enforce the order for the payment.\n\n(6) An order under subregulation (5)(b) may include orders relating to the future conduct of the matter to which the fees relate or the effect of anything that has been done in respect of the matter until the sum ordered to be paid has been paid.\n\n[Regulation 4A inserted: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1954‑5.]\n\n##### 5. Exemptions\n\n(1) In this regulation —\n\nbilateral convention means a convention —\n\n(a) entered into between Australia and another country; or\n\n(b) entered into between the United Kingdom and another country that is extended by way of notification to Australia;\n\nevidence convention means the following conventions —\n\n(a) the Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil and Commercial Matters;\n\n(b) a bilateral convention that provides for evidence to be obtained in Australia on a request issued by a court or tribunal in a country that is a party to the convention.\n\n(2) The provisions of these regulations apply to all proceedings in the Supreme Court in any jurisdiction inherent in or conferred on the Court or a judge other than —\n\n(a) criminal proceedings, or appeals under the *Criminal Appeals Act 2004*; or\n\n(b) proceedings under the *Bankruptcy Act 1966* of the Commonwealth; or\n\n(c) proceedings under the *Surveillance Devices Act 1998*; or\n\n(d) proceedings under the *Witness Protection (Western Australia) Act 1996*; or\n\n(e) proceedings in the Court of Disputed Returns; or\n\n(f) applications for appointment as public notaries; or\n\n(g) an application under the *Prohibited Behaviour Orders Act 2010* for a prohibited behaviour order or to vary or cancel a prohibited behaviour order; or\n\n(h) proceedings under the *Civil Judgments Enforcement Act 2004*; or\n\n(i) an application under the *Terrorism (Extraordinary Powers) Act 2005*; or\n\n(j) proceedings under the *Terrorism (Preventative Detention) Act 2006*; or\n\n(k) civil proceedings under the *Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023*.\n\n(3) A person is not required to pay a fee in respect of a matter if —\n\n(a) a written law provides that the person is not required to pay a fee in respect of a matter of that type; or\n\n(b) the matter is an application under the *Evidence Act 1906* section 116 in respect of a request issued by or on behalf of a court or tribunal exercising jurisdiction in a country that is a party to an evidence convention if the evidence convention provides that the request is to be executed without a fee being charged; or\n\n(c) the person has not reached 18 years of age on the day the fee would otherwise be payable.\n\n[Regulation 5 amended: Gazette 28 Apr 2005 p. 1758; 23 Jun 2005 p. 2693; 27 Jun 2008 p. 3060; 4 Sep 2009 p. 3461; 27 Mar 2012 p. 1508; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1955‑6; SL 2024/174 r. 10.]\n\n##### 5A. Disputes regarding fees\n\n(1) An application for a determination under section 171(3) of the Act is to be in the form of Schedule 4 Form 3.\n\n(2) Despite the provisions of these regulations, a fee is not to be charged in respect of an application referred to in subregulation (1).\n\n[Regulation 5A inserted: Gazette 28 Apr 2005 p. 1759.]\n\n##### 6. Fees to be paid before documents filed or other things done\n\n(1) Subject to the provisions of these regulations —\n\n(a) a pleading, application, or other document must not be filed, issued, or otherwise dealt with; and\n\n(b) no other matter or thing is to be done in the Court or by an officer of the Court,\n\nunless the fee (if any) payable upon or in respect of filing, sealing, issuing, or otherwise dealing with that pleading, application, or other document or upon or in respect of the doing of that matter or thing, has been paid.\n\n(2) The Court or a registrar may direct that the payment of the whole or a part or a fee or fees in respect of a claim for personal injuries be deferred —\n\n(a) to a time specified by the Court or registrar; and\n\n(b) on any conditions specified by the Court or registrar.\n\n[Regulation 6 amended: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1956.]\n\n##### 7. Who is an eligible individual or eligible entity\n\n(1) In this regulation —\n\nCentrelink means the Commonwealth agency known as Centrelink.\n\n(2) An eligible individual is —\n\n(a) an individual who holds one or more of the following cards issued by Centrelink —\n\n(i) a health care card;\n\n(ii) a health benefit card;\n\n(iii) a pensioner concession card;\n\n(iv) a Commonwealth seniors health card;\n\nor\n\n(b) an individual who holds any other card issued by Centrelink or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs of the Commonwealth that certifies entitlement to Commonwealth health concessions; or\n\n(c) an individual who is in receipt of a youth training allowance, or an AUSTUDY allowance, as defined in the *Social Security Act 1991* (Commonwealth) section 23(1); or\n\n(d) an individual who is in receipt of benefits under the Commonwealth student assistance scheme known as the ABSTUDY Scheme; or\n\n(e) an individual who has been granted legal aid under the *Legal Aid Commission Act 1976* or a legal aid scheme or service established under a Commonwealth, State or Territory law in respect of the proceedings in relation to which a fee would otherwise be payable; or\n\n(f) an individual who the Court or a registrar has directed is an eligible individual under regulation 8A(1).\n\n(3) An eligible entity is —\n\n(a) an entity that has been granted legal aid under the *Legal Aid Commission Act 1976* or a legal aid scheme or service established under a Commonwealth, State or Territory law in respect of the proceedings in relation to which a fee would otherwise be payable; or\n\n(b) an entity that the Court or a registrar has directed is an eligible entity under regulation 8A(2).\n\n[Regulation 7 inserted: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1957‑8; amended: Gazette 20 Jul 2018 p. 2629.]\n\n##### 8. Application to be recognised as eligible individual or eligible entity\n\n(1) A person may apply for —\n\n(a) a direction under regulation 8A(1) that, in respect of a matter specified in Schedule 1, the person is an eligible individual described in regulation 7(2)(f); or\n\n(b) a direction under regulation 8A(2) that, in respect of a matter specified in Schedule 1, the person is an eligible entity described in regulation 7(3)(b).\n\n(2) An application is to be in the form of Schedule 4 Form 2 and is to specify —\n\n(a) for an individual — the matter in respect of which the individual is seeking to pay the eligible individual fee; or\n\n(b) for an entity — the matter in respect of which the entity is seeking to pay the eligible entity fee.\n\n(3) Despite anything else in these regulations, a fee is not to be charged in respect of an application under subregulation (1).\n\n[Regulation 8 inserted: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1958‑9; amended: Gazette 20 Jul 2018 p. 2629.]\n\n##### 8A. Recognition as eligible individual or eligible entity\n\n(1) On an application under regulation 8(1)(a) the Court or a registrar may direct that a person is an eligible individual described in regulation 7(2)(f) if satisfied that the person should be required to pay only an eligible individual fee in respect of the matter for either, or both, of the following reasons —\n\n(a) financial hardship;\n\n(b) the interests of justice.\n\n(2) On an application under regulation 8(1)(b) the Court or a registrar may direct that a person is an eligible entity described in regulation 7(3)(b) if satisfied that the person should be required to pay only an eligible entity fee in respect of the matter for either, or both, of the following reasons —\n\n(a) financial hardship;\n\n(b) the interests of justice.\n\n(3) A judge or a registrar may, before an application is determined, direct the applicant to provide to the judge, the registrar or the Court further information relating to the application.\n\n(4) A direction to provide further information —\n\n(a) may be made in writing or orally; and\n\n(b) may require that the information is provided either in writing or orally.\n\n[Regulation 8A inserted: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1959‑60; amended: Gazette 20 Jul 2018 p. 2630.]\n\n##### 8B. False or misleading statements\n\n(1) A person who makes a statement or representation in a declaration or application made under these regulations, or provides further information in relation to a declaration or application, that the person knows or has reason to believe is false or misleading in a material particular commits an offence.\n\nPenalty for this subregulation: a fine of $1 000.\n\n(2) The Court or a registrar may make an order that the declaration lodged by a person under regulation 4A(1) is invalid if satisfied, having given the person an opportunity to make a written submission, that the person has contravened subregulation (1).\n\n(3) The Court or a registrar may revoke a direction made under regulation 8A(1) or (2) if satisfied, having given the person an opportunity to make a written submission, that the person has contravened subregulation (1).\n\n(4) If a declaration is declared invalid under subregulation (2) or a direction is revoked under subregulation (3), the Court may —\n\n(a) order that the person in respect of whom the declaration or direction was made pay the difference between the fee the person paid and the fee that would otherwise by payable by the person; and\n\n(b) make an order to enforce the order for the payment.\n\n(5) An order under subregulation (4)(b) may include orders relating to the future conduct of the proceedings to which the fees relate or the effect of anything that has been done in respect of the proceedings until the sum ordered to be paid has been paid.\n\n[Regulation 8B inserted: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1960‑1.]\n\n##### 8C. Refunds\n\n(1) A judicial officer or legally qualified registrar presiding in a proceeding may order the refund of the difference between the amount of a fee paid by a person in respect of the proceeding and the amount of the fee that the person was entitled to be charged under these regulations in respect of the proceedings.\n\n(2) The Principal Registrar may refund to a person the amount of a fee, or part of a fee, paid by the person if the amount was paid in error.\n\n[Regulation 8C inserted: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1961.]\n\n##### 8D. Waiving fee for copy of document or transcript\n\nThe Court or a registrar may waive a fee referred to in a provision listed in the Table if the Court or registrar is satisfied that the waiving of the fee would assist in the efficient operation of the Court.\n\nTable\n\n| **Item** | **Provision** |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1. | Schedule 1 Division 1 item 13(a) |\n| 2. | Schedule 1 Division 1 item 14 |\n| 3. | Schedule 1 Division 2 item 9(a) |\n| 4. | Schedule 1 Division 2 item 10 |\n\n\n[Regulation 8D inserted: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1961‑2; amended: SL 2023/120 r. 40.]\n\n##### 9. Allocation of hearing date — Schedule 1 Division 1 item 5\n\n(1) In this regulation —\n\nentry fee means the fee referred to in Schedule 1 Division 1 item 4;\n\n fee means the fee referred to in Schedule 1 Division 1 item 5.\n\n(2) The fee is not payable in relation to interlocutory proceedings.\n\n(3) If a fee is payable for each day allocated, the number of days for which the fee is payable is —\n\n(a) the number of days estimated for the hearing in the entry for trial and notice of trial referred to in the Rules Order 33 rule 4; or\n\n(b) if at a directions hearing a greater number of days is allocated for the hearing, the number of days allocated for the hearing at the directions hearing.\n\n(4) If the number of days for which the fee is payable is half a day or less, the fee is reduced by half.\n\n(5) The following fee must be paid when the entry fee is paid —\n\n(a) for an eligible individual — the eligible individual fee;\n\n(b) otherwise — a fee calculated on the basis of the number of days estimated for the hearing in the entry for trial and notice of trial referred to in the Rules Order 33 rule 4.\n\n(6) The fee for any additional days allocated for a hearing at a directions hearing is to be paid within the period of 7 days starting on the day after the directions hearing.\n\n(7) The fee paid is not refundable except as provided in subregulations (8), (9) and (10).\n\n(8) If the cause or matter is settled and the Court receives written notice of the settlement the following percentage of the fee paid is to be refunded —\n\n(a) if notice is received 42 days or more before the first date allocated for the hearing date, 75%;\n\n(b) if notice is received 28 days or more before that date, 50%.\n\n(9) If the hearing is adjourned before the first date allocated for the hearing the following percentage of the fee paid is to be refunded or transferred to the date or dates allocated for the adjourned hearing —\n\n(a) if the Court or registrar is satisfied the reason for the adjournment is beyond the control of the parties, 100%;\n\n(b) otherwise, if the adjournment occurs —\n\n(i) 42 days or more before the first date allocated for the hearing, 75%; or\n\n(ii) 28 days or more before that date, 50%.\n\n(10) If the hearing is adjourned after it has commenced and the Court or registrar is satisfied the reason for the adjournment is beyond the control of the parties, the fee paid in respect of dates after the date of the adjournment is to be refunded or transferred to the date or dates allocated for the adjourned hearing.\n\n[Regulation 9 inserted: Gazette 28 Apr 2005 p. 1760-1; amended: Gazette 23 Jun 2005 p. 2693; 4 Sep 2009 p. 3461‑2; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1962; 19 Sep 2017 p. 4886.]\n\n##### 9A. Court of Appeal allocation of hearing date — Schedule 1 Division 2 item 6\n\n(1) In this regulation —\n\n fee means the fee referred to in Schedule 1 Division 2 item 6.\n\n(2) The fee is not payable in relation to an application for an interim order or to amend or cancel an interim order.\n\n(3) If a fee is payable for each day allocated, the number of days for which the fee is payable is —\n\n(a) the number of days in excess of the first hearing day estimated for the hearing by the Court of Appeal Registrar; or\n\n(b) if at a directions hearing a greater number of days than those estimated by the registrar is allocated for the hearing, the number of days in excess of the first hearing day allocated at a directions hearing.\n\n(4) If the number of days for which the fee is payable is half a day or less, the fee is reduced by half.\n\n(5) The following fees must be paid within 7 days of the *Supreme Court (Court of Appeal) Rules 2005* Form 15 being sent to the parties —\n\n(a) if the fee is an eligible individual fee — the eligible individual fee;\n\n(b) otherwise — a fee calculated on the basis of the number of days estimated under subregulation (3)(a).\n\n(6A) The fee for any additional days allocated for a hearing at a directions hearing is to be paid within 7 days of the directions hearing.\n\n(6) The fee paid is not refundable except as provided in subregulations (7), (8) and (9).\n\n(7) If the appeal is settled and the Court of Appeal Office receives written notice of the settlement the following percentage of the fee paid is to be refunded —\n\n(a) if notice is received 42 days or more before the first date allocated for the hearing date, 75%;\n\n(b) if notice is received 28 days or more before that date, 50%.\n\n(8) If the hearing of the appeal is adjourned before the first date allocated for the hearing the following percentage of the fee paid is to be refunded or transferred to the date or dates allocated for the adjourned hearing —\n\n(a) if the Court or Court of Appeal Registrar is satisfied that the reason for the adjournment is beyond the control of the parties, 100%;\n\n(b) otherwise, if the adjournment occurs —\n\n(i) 42 days or more before the first date allocated for the hearing, 75%; or\n\n(ii) 28 days or more before that date, 50%.\n\n(9) If the hearing is adjourned after it has commenced and the Court or Court of Appeal Registrar is satisfied that the reason for the adjournment is beyond the control of the parties, the fee paid in respect of dates after the date of the adjournment is to be refunded or transferred to the date or dates allocated for the adjourned hearing.\n\n[Regulation 9A inserted: Gazette 23 Jun 2005 p. 2693-5; amended: Gazette 4 Sep 2009 p. 3462; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1962‑3.]\n\n##### 10. Schedule 1 Division 1 item 6 or Division 2 item 7 fee\n\nIf a fee is to be paid under Schedule 1 Division 1 item 6 or Division 2 item 7, the hearing is not to be reconvened until that fee or so much of it as has not been reduced under these regulations has been paid.\n\n[Regulation 10 amended: Gazette 23 Jun 2005 p. 2695; 4 Sep 2009 p. 3462; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1963‑4.]\n\n##### 11. Recovery of unpaid fees\n\nAny unpaid fee is a debt due to the State and may be recovered by action in a court of competent jurisdiction.\n\n[Regulation 11 inserted: Gazette 28 Apr 2005 p. 1761.]\n\n[**12.** Deleted: Gazette 4 Sep 2009 p. 3462.]\n\nSchedule 1 — Fees\n\n[r. 4]\n\n[Heading inserted: SL 2025/111 r. 28.]\n\nDivision 1 — General Division fees\n\n[Heading inserted: SL 2025/111 r. 28.]\n\n| **Item** | **Matter** | **Column A**
**Fee for individual or eligible entity $** | **Column B**
**Fee for entity $** | **Column C**
**Fee for eligible individual $** |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. | On filing —
(a) an originating process by which a cause, matter or other proceeding in the Court is commenced, other than proceedings of the kind referred to in item 2, 3 or 7 | 1 960.00 | 3 820.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (b) a notice of appeal (whether in draft form or not) | 1 960.00 | 3 820.00 | 100.00 |\n| 2. | On filing —
(a) a counterclaim | 1 960.00 | 3 820.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (b) a third party notice or a notice under the Rules O. 19 r. 8 | 1 960.00 | 3 820.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (c) an application —
(i) to extend a period of time fixed by law, including an application to extend time before proceedings are commenced | 653.00 | 1 280.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (ii) to limit a period of time within which proceedings may be taken | 653.00 | 1 280.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (iii) for leave to serve a writ or notice of a writ out of jurisdiction | 653.00 | 1 280.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (iv) to swear to the death of a person | 653.00 | 1 280.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (v) for leave to appeal | 653.00 | 1 280.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (vi) for leave to issue a subpoena under the *Commercial Arbitration Act 2012* | 653.00 | 1 280.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (vii) in a pending cause or matter in admiralty whether by summons or motion, other than an application by the Marshal | 653.00 | 1 280.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (d) another application for which no fee has been provided in this Division | 653.00 | 1 280.00 | 100.00 |\n| | Note for this item:
The fee in paragraph (c)(vi) is payable only once on the first application in an arbitration. | | | |\n| 3. | Commencing an appeal to which the Rules O. 60A r. 4 applies | 1 307.00 | 2 557.00 | 100.00 |\n| 4. | Entry for hearing a cause or matter or notice of an appointment to hear an originating summons | 1 960.00 | 3 820.00 | 100.00 |\n| 5. | Allocation of hearing date | 1 312.00 for each day allocated | 3 408.00 for each day allocated | 100.00 |\n| | Note for this item:
See regulation 9. | | | |\n| 6. | Daily hearing fee before a Court constituted by a master or 1 or more judges | 1 312.00 | 3 408.00 | No fee |\n| | Notes for this item:
1. No fee is payable if the proceedings are of an interlocutory nature. | | | |\n| | 2. The fee is to be paid in respect of the number of hearing days (or part days) greater than the number of hearing days for which a fee has been paid under item 5. | | | |\n| | 3. If the Court allocates a half‑day or less for the continuation of the hearing, a fee equal to half the prescribed amount is payable for that period. | | | |\n| | 4. The daily fee becomes payable on a day‑to‑day basis and is payable before the daily reconvening of the hearing. | | | |\n| 7. | (a) On filing before a judge, master or registrar in chambers — | | | |\n| | (i) an interlocutory application or summons returnable | 461.00 | 895.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (ii) an application for assessment of damages | 461.00 | 895.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (iii) an application for summary judgment | 461.00 | 895.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (b) On an appointment before a judge, master or registrar — | | | |\n| | (i) on a reference for inquiry and report | 461.00 | 895.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (ii) to pass accounts | 461.00 | 895.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (iii) to settle the index of a transcript for use upon the hearing of an appeal | 461.00 | 895.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (iv) on a reference to a registrar in admiralty proceedings | 461.00 | 895.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (c) On an appointment before a judge, master or registrar for mediation | 461.00 | 895.00 | No fee |\n| | Notes for this item:
1. If the registrar is assisted by 1 or more assessors, the daily fee is payable for each assessor if the registrar considers that to be reasonable. | | | |\n| | 2. The fee payable to an assessor becomes payable on a day‑to‑day basis as the reference proceeds and is payable in the first instance by the claimant. | | | |\n| | 3. The fee includes the first day of the hearing of the application or summons and includes any adjournment of the hearing. | | | |\n| | 4. The fee is payable in respect of an application for liberty to apply to relist. | | | |\n| 8. | If the hearing of a matter to which item 7 applies is listed for more than 1 day and proceeds for more than the number of days listed, the fee prescribed in item 7 is payable for each additional day or part of a day of a hearing | | | |\n| | Note for this item:
The daily fee becomes payable on a day‑to‑day basis and is payable before the daily reconvening of the hearing. | | | |\n| 9. | On filing a bill of costs for taxation in a cause or matter or under the *Commercial Arbitration Act 2012*, or on filing an application for a costs assessment under the *Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA)* — | | | |\n| | (a) lodgment fee | 638.00 | 1 234.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (b) on the setting of an appointment to tax a bill of costs — an additional fee at the rate of | 2.5% | 2.5% | |\n| | Notes for this item:
1. The % rate is to be applied to the amount at which the bill is drawn. | | | |\n| | 2. The taxing officer must allow against the person chargeable with the costs as taxed, taxing fees at the rate prescribed in paragraph (b) of the amount found due on taxation. | | | |\n| | 3. If the parties agree on the bill of costs in a cause or matter or under the *Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA)* or the *Commercial Arbitration Act 2012* and the appointment is cancelled, the following percentage of the fee paid is to be refunded —
(a) if the appointment is cancelled less than 3 days before the day of the appointment — nil;
(b) if the appointment is cancelled 3 days or more and less than 10 days before the day of the appointment — 50%;
(c) if the appointment is cancelled 10 days or more before the day of the appointment — 80%. | | | |\n| 10. | On filing an application under the *Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA)* section 205(1) for a review of a costs assessment, where the review is by a judge | 638.00 | 1 234.00 | 100.00 |\n| 11. | For searching a proceeding or record (other than a search made by or on behalf of a party to the proceeding) — | | | |\n| | (a) if the search is made by a recognised service approved by the Attorney General | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 |\n| | (b) otherwise | 66.50 | 66.50 | 19.95 |\n| 12. | (a) On an application to produce records or documents that are required to be produced to a court, tribunal, arbitrator or umpire | 97.00 | 97.00 | 29.10 |\n| | (b) If an officer is required to attend at a court or place out of the Supreme Court building | The officer’s reasonable expenses plus 130.50 for each hour the officer is necessarily absent from the officer’s office | The officer’s reasonable expenses plus 130.50 for each hour the officer is necessarily absent from the officer’s office | The officer’s reasonable expenses plus 39.10 for each hour the officer is necessarily absent from the officer’s office |\n| 13. | (a) For a copy of a document or an exhibit, including marking as an office copy if required, for each page or part of a page | 2.75 | 2.75 | 0.85 |\n| | (b) For a copy of reasons for judgment —
(i) for each copy issued to a person who is not a party to the proceedings | 23.00 | 23.00 | 6.90 |\n| | (ii) for each copy in excess of 1 copy issued to a party to the proceedings | 23.00 | 23.00 | 6.90 |\n| | (iii) for each copy consisting of 10 or more pages an additional fee per page | 2.95 | 2.95 | 0.90 |\n| | (c) For certifying under seal that a document is a true copy — an additional fee | 30.30 | 30.30 | 9.10 |\n| | (d) For a certificate under the hand of a registrar | 45.60 | 45.60 | 13.70 |\n| | (e) For sealing a warrant of arrest release, commission for the appraisement or sale of property or for the appraisement or sale in admiralty proceedings | 130.00 | 130.00 | 39.00 |\n| 14. | (a) For providing a transcript, or part of a transcript — | | | |\n| | (i) provided within 1 day after the day on which the fee is paid | 30.50 plus 12.60 per page | 30.50 plus 25.20 per page | 9.15 plus 3.80 per page |\n| | (ii) provided within 2 days after the day on which the fee is paid | 30.50 plus 11.55 per page | 30.50 plus 23.00 per page | 9.15 plus 3.45 per page |\n| | (iii) provided within 4 days after the day on which the fee is paid | 30.50 plus 10.90 per page | 30.50 plus 22.00 per page | 9.15 plus 3.25 per page |\n| | (iv) provided within 7 days after the day on which the fee is paid | 30.50 plus 10.55 per page | 30.50 plus 21.00 per page | 9.15 plus 3.15 per page |\n| | (v) provided within 14 days after the day on which the fee is paid | 30.50 plus 8.90 per page | 30.50 plus 17.85 per page | 9.15 plus 2.65 per page |\n| | (vi) provided on a running basis (i.e. periodically throughout or following the day of the proceedings) | 30.50 plus 13.35 per page | 30.50 plus 26.70 per page | 9.15 plus 4.00 per page |\n| | (b) For providing a copy of a transcript, or part of a transcript, if the transcript or part has been provided to the person requesting the copy — | | | |\n| | (i) electronic format | 31.90 per copy | 31.90 per copy | 9.55 per copy |\n| | (ii) paper copy | 3.20 per page | 3.20 per page | 0.95 per page |\n| 15. | On filing an application for admission by the Supreme Court | 526.00 | N/A | N/A |\n| 16. | On commencing an appeal under the Rules O. 75A r. 2B for — | | | |\n| | (a) an appeal under the *Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA)* section 26(1) against a refusal of the Legal Practice Board to issue a compliance certificate | 1 266.00 | N/A | 100.00 |\n| | (b) an appeal under the *Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA)* section 26(2) against a revocation by the Legal Practice Board of a compliance certificate | 1 266.00 | N/A | 100.00 |\n| | (c) an appeal under the *Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA)* section 27 against a refusal of the Legal Practice Board to make a declaration of early assessment of suitability | 1 266.00 | N/A | 100.00 |\n| 17. | On commencing an appeal under the *Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA)* section 247 against a decision of the Legal Contribution Trust on a claim | 1 266.00 | 2 477.00 | 100.00 |\n| 18. | On commencing an appeal under the *Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA)* section 248 against a failure of the Legal Contribution Trust to determine a claim | 1 266.00 | 2 477.00 | 100.00 |\n\n\n[Division 1 inserted: SL 2025/111 r. 28.]\n\nDivision 2 — Court of Appeal fees\n\n[Heading inserted: SL 2025/111 r. 28.]\n\n| **Item** | **Matter** | **Column A**
**Fee for individual or eligible entity $** | **Column B**
**Fee for entity $** | **Column C**
**Fee for eligible individual $** |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. | On filing an appeal notice | 327.00 | 849.00 | 98.00 |\n| 2. | On filing — | | | |\n| | (a) appellant’s case | 4 928.00 | 12 808.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (b) respondent’s case | 4 928.00 | 12 808.00 | 100.00 |\n| 3. | On filing an application to transfer an appeal from the District Court to the Court of Appeal under the *Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Act 2004* s. 41 | 653.00 | 1 280.00 | 100.00 |\n| 4. | (a) On filing an application in an appeal for an interim order or to amend or cancel an interim order | 461.00 | 895.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (b) On an appointment before a judge or registrar to settle the appeal book index | 461.00 | 895.00 | 100.00 |\n| | (c) On an appointment before a registrar for mediation | 461.00 | 895.00 | No fee |\n| | Notes for this item:
1. The fee includes the first day of the hearing of the matter and an adjournment of the matter. | | | |\n| | 2. If the hearing of a matter is listed for more than 1 day and proceeds for more than the number of days listed, the fee prescribed by this item is payable for each additional day or part of a day of a hearing. | | | |\n| | 3. A fee payable in the circumstances referred to in note 2 is payable on a day‑to‑day basis before the daily reconvening of the hearing. | | | |\n| 5. | Setting down fee | 1 646.00 | 3 196.00 | 100.00 |\n| | Notes for this item:
1. The fee is payable when the appeal book is filed. | | | |\n| | 2. The fee includes the fee for the first day of hearing. | | | |\n| 6. | Allocation of hearing date | 1 312.00 for each day allocated | 3 408.00 for each day allocated | No fee |\n| | Note for this item:
The fee is payable on the number of days in excess of the first hearing day estimated for the hearing by the Court of Appeal Registrar. | | | |\n| 7. | Daily hearing fee | 1 312.00 | 3 408.00 | No fee |\n| | Notes for this item:
1. The fee is not payable in relation to an application for, or to amend or cancel, an interim order. | | | |\n| | 2. The fee is payable for each additional day or part of a day that a hearing proceeds beyond the number of days for which a fee has been paid under item 6. | | | |\n| | 3. If the Court allocates a half‑day or less for the continuation of the hearing, a fee equal to half the prescribed amount is payable for that period. | | | |\n| | 4. The daily hearing fee is payable on a day‑to‑day basis and is payable before the daily reconvening of the hearing. | | | |\n| 8. | For searching a proceeding or record (other than a search made by or on behalf of a party to an appeal) — | | | |\n| | (a) if the search is made by a recognised service approved by the Attorney General | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 |\n| | (b) otherwise | 66.50 | 66.50 | 19.95 |\n| 9. | (a) For a copy of a document or an exhibit, including marking as an office copy if required — for each page or part of a page | 2.75 | 2.75 | 0.85 |\n| | (b) For a copy of reasons for judgment —
(i) for each copy issued to a person who is not a party to the appeal | 23.10 | 23.10 | 6.95 |\n| | (ii) for each copy in excess of 1 copy issued to a party to the appeal | 23.10 | 23.10 | 6.95 |\n| | (iii) for each copy consisting of more than 10 pages an additional fee per page | 2.95 | 2.95 | 0.90 |\n| | (c) For certifying under seal that a document is a true copy — an additional fee | 30.30 | 30.30 | 9.10 |\n| | (d) For a certificate under the hand of a registrar | 62.00 | 62.00 | 18.60 |\n| 10. | (a) For providing a transcript, or part of a transcript — | | | |\n| | (i) provided within 1 day after the day on which the fee is paid | 30.50 plus 12.60 per page | 30.50 plus 25.20 per page | 9.15 plus 3.80 per page |\n| | (ii) provided within 2 days after the day on which the fee is paid | 30.50 plus 11.55 per page | 30.50 plus 23.00 per page | 9.15 plus 3.45 per page |\n| | (iii) provided within 4 days after the day on which the fee is paid | 30.50 plus 10.90 per page | 30.50 plus 22.00 per page | 9.15 plus 3.25 per page |\n| | (iv) provided within 7 days after the day on which the fee is paid | 30.50 plus 10.55 per page | 30.50 plus 21.00 per page | 9.15 plus 3.15 per page |\n| | (v) provided within 14 days after the day on which the fee is paid | 30.50 plus 8.90 per page | 30.50 plus 17.85 per page | 9.15 plus 2.65 per page |\n| | (vi) provided on a running basis (i.e. periodically throughout or following the day of the proceedings) | 30.50 plus 13.35 per page | 30.50 plus 26.70 per page | 9.15 plus 4.00 per page |\n| | (b) For providing a copy of a transcript, or part of a transcript, if the transcript or part has been provided to the person requesting the copy — | | | |\n| | (i) electronic format | 31.90 per copy | 31.90 per copy | 9.55 per copy |\n| | (ii) paper copy | 3.20 per page | 3.20 per page | 0.95 per page |\n\n\n[Division 2 inserted: SL 2025/111 r. 28.]\n\nSchedule 2 — Sheriff’s fees\n\n[r. 4]\n\n[Heading inserted: SL 2025/111 r. 28.]\n\n| **Item** | **Matter** | **Fee $** |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. | On the execution of an arrest warrant — | |\n| | (a) for arresting the person | 211.00 |\n| | (b) for conveying the person to a court or a custodial place and releasing the person from arrest or custody | 209.00 |\n| | (c) for each 30 minutes after 2 hours and 30 minutes that an enforcement officer is required to keep the person in custody until the person is conveyed to a court or a custodial place | 55.00 |\n| | Notes for this item:
1. The fee under paragraph (a) is payable whether or not the Sheriff’s functions under the warrant are performed and includes up to 3 attempts to perform the functions at the same address. | |\n| | 2. The fee under paragraph (a) includes the costs of —
(a) receiving and printing the warrant; and
(b) attendances and inquiries before attempting arrest; and
(c) giving any notice; and
(d) making any report. | |\n| 2. | For the service of a writ, application, summons, originating process, notice or order of the Court or other process requiring service | 117.00 |\n| | Notes for this item:
1. The fee is payable whether or not the service is successful and covers up to 3 attempts at service at the same address. | |\n| | 2. The fee includes the costs of receiving and printing the process. | |\n| 3. | If it is necessary to travel to execute a warrant or other process, serve a writ, summons, order of the Court, other process or document, make an arrest or for all attempts, attendances and inspections, from the Sheriff’s office or nearest bailiff’s office — | |\n| | (a) for each kilometre travelled (1 way) in the metropolitan region | 2.65 |\n| | (b) for each kilometre travelled (1 way) outside the metropolitan region | 3.00 |\n| | Note for this item:
If more than 1 process or document is executed or served by the Sheriff or a bailiff at the same time on the same person, or on different persons at the same address, only 1 fee for kilometres travelled is chargeable. | |\n| 4. | Fee to the Sheriff for attending a view — per hour or part of an hour | 110.00 |\n| 5. | (a) For striking a jury and preparing a jury panel | 354.00 |\n| | (b) For attendance of Sheriff’s officer at hearing (per day or part of a day) | The reasonable amount paid |\n\n\n[Schedule 2 inserted: SL 2025/111 r. 28.]\n\nSchedule 3 — Probate fees\n\n[r. 4]\n\n[Heading inserted: SL 2025/111 r. 28.]\n\n| **Item** | **Matter** | **Fee $** |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. | On filing an application for an original grant, or for a second or subsequent grant in relation to the same deceased, or to reseal a foreign grant | 408.00 |\n| | Note for this item:
The fee covers —
(a) all documents filed in support of the application; and
(b) preparation of the necessary copies of documents including a will (if any) required for the grant and Court files; and
(c) the issue of the grant. | |\n| 2. | For depositing a will of a deceased person in the Registry (including renunciation of executor) | 130.00 |\n| 3. | For depositing a will or instrument under the *Wills Act 1970* s. 44(1) | 130.00 |\n| 4. | (a) For the supply of copies of a will or other document, including marking as an office copy if required — for each page | 2.75 |\n| | (b) For certifying under seal that a copy of a document is a true copy — an additional fee | 30.30 |\n| 5. | (a) For an exemplification of a grant (in addition to the fee payable under item 4(a)) | 164.50 |\n| | (b) For settling and sealing a citation or a subpoena | 164.50 |\n| 6. | For a search for and inspection of a document or file of documents | 66.50 |\n\n\n[Schedule 3 inserted: SL 2025/111 r. 28.]\n\nSchedule 4 — Forms\n\n[r. 4A(1) and 8(2)]\n\n[Heading amended: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1981.]\n\n- **Form 1**\n- **Declaration that a person is a small business or a non-profit association**\n- In the Supreme Court of Western Australia No. of 2\n- **Plaintiff/Appellant*:** ......................................................(*strike out word that is not applicable)\n- **Defendant/Respondent*:** ......................................................(*strike out word that is not applicable)\n- **Applicant:** ........................................................................................Full name\n- ........................................................................................Address\n- ........................................................................................Name of person in respect of which application made\n- ........................................................................................Position held by applicant\n- I declare that the person in respect of which the application is made is a small business 1 or a non‑profit association 2 within the meaning of that term in the *Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002*.\n- **Signature of applicant:**\n- **Date:**\n- *Note: A person who makes a statement or representation in this application that the person knows or has reason to believe is false or misleading in a material particular commits an offence under the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002 regulation 8B(1).*\n- *1 Under the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002 a small business is —* *a business undertaking that is wholly owned and operated by an individual or individuals in partnership and has less than 20 full‑time equivalent employees and partners;**a corporation that has less than 20 full‑time equivalent employees and that is not a subsidiary of a corporation that has 20 or more full‑time equivalent employees;*\n- *a co‑operative as defined in the Co‑operatives Act 2009 that has less than 20 full‑time equivalent employees and that is not a subsidiary of another co‑operative or corporation that has 20 or more full‑time equivalent employees; or**a corporation within the meaning of the Statutory Corporations (Liability of Directors) Act 1996 that has less than 20 full‑time equivalent employees and that is not a body that would be a subsidiary, if the corporation were a corporation to which the Corporations Act 2001 of the Commonwealth applies, of a corporation within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001 of the Commonwealth or the Statutory Corporations (Liability of Directors) Act 1996 that has 20 or more full‑time equivalent employees.*\n- *2 Under the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002 regulation 3 a non‑profit association is a society, club, institution, or body that is not for the purpose of trading or securing pecuniary profit for its members from its transactions.*\n\n\n[Form 1 amended: Gazette 30 Dec 2003 p. 5700; 23 Jun 2005 p. 2700; 14 Jun 2016 p. 1981.]\n\n- **Form 2****APPLICATION TO REDUCE FEE**\n- In the Supreme Court of Western Australia No. of 2\n- **Plaintiff/Appellant*:**(*strike out word that is not applicable)\n- **Defendant/Respondent*:**(*strike out word that is not applicable)\n- Fee type for which request is made:\n- ❑ Application fee ❑ Hearing fee ❑ Transcription fee ❑ Other (please describe below)\n- Concession Card Holder: ❑ Yes ❑ No Pension Concession Card No: ______________\n- Health Care Card No: ______________\n- Grant of Legal Aid under a legal aid scheme or service❑ Yes ❑ No\n- **Applicant Details:** **Full Name:**\n- Please indicate your party type:❑ Individual ❑ Entity\n- **Address:**\n- **Date of Birth:**\n- Please give supporting reasons for your request (attach a separate page if required). If the reasons include financial hardship you must complete the information on the following pages.\n- **I certify that the above information and disclosures in this form are true and correct.**\n- *Applicant’s Signature* Dated:\n- ******Note:*** *A person who makes a statement or representation in this application that the person knows or has reason to believe is false or misleading in a material particular commits an offence under the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002 regulation 8B(1).*\n- COURT SEAL\n- **FINANCIAL** **DETAILS**: **APPLICANT WHO IS** **AN** **INDIVIDUAL**\n- If the reasons for application include financial hardship, the following sections of the form must be completed by the applicant if the applicant is an individual.\n- **Occupation:**\n- **Employer:**\n- **Employer’s Address:**\n- **Marital Status:** ❑ single ❑ married ❑ partner\n❑ de facto ❑ separated\n- **Dependants:** ❑ dependant wife/husband/partner/de facto\n____(number of) dependant children\n- **INCOME AND FINANCIAL ASSETS DETAILS**\n- Income / financial assets (net) Self Partner Total\n- Wage / salary / benefit $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Money in financial institution $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Cash $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Income from investments $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Other income $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Money loaned and to be repaid $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- **Total** $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- **EXPENDITURE DETAILS**\n- Expenditure Self Partner Total\n- Rent / board $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Mortgage payment $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Maintenance for dependants $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Food $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Utilities (gas / electricity) $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Telephone $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Water $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Rates and taxes $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Court orders $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Credit card/s $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- Other debts (provide details)______________________ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- **Total** $ _______ $ _______ $ _______\n- **TOTAL INCOME** $ ________ **TOTAL EXPENDITURE** $ _______\n- **ASSETS** **VALUE**\n- House or other property (provide addresses) $ ______\n- Motor Vehicles (car, utility, motorcycle, truck etc.) 1 Year: Make: Model: Registration Number: $ ______\n- 2 Year: Make: Model: Registration Number: $ ______\n- Other assets (provide details) $ _______\n- **TOTAL ASSET VALUE** $ ______\n- **HOME CONTENTS** (please complete appropriate box where applicable)\n- Television\n\n$ ______ DVD player\n$ _____ Computers\n\n$ ______ Other\nelectronic\ndevices$ ______ Dishwasher\n\n$ _______ Micro\nwave\n$ ___\n- Furniture\n\n\n$ _______ Collection of coins, stamps etc.\n$ ________ Other collectables\n\n$ _______ Other assets\n\n\n$ ________ Interests in business or company\n$ _______\n- **LIABILITIES** **TOTAL**\n- Mortgage to: $ _______\n- Other to: $ _______\n- Time to Pay Order: $ _______\n- **TOTAL LIABILITIES** $ _______\n- **FINANCIAL** **DETAIL: APPLICANT WHO IS NOT AN** **INDIVIDUAL**\n- If the reasons for application include financial hardship, the following sections of the form must be completed by the applicant if the applicant is an entity.\n- Income $ _______\n- Assets $ _______\n- Liabilities $ _______\n- **TOTAL** $ _______\n\n\n[Form 2 inserted: Gazette 14 Jun 2016 p. 1982‑6; amended: Gazette 20 Jul 2018 p. 2630.]\n\n- **Form 3****Application for determination of dispute about fees**\n- In the Supreme Court of Western Australia No. of 20\n- **Plaintiff/Appellant*:** .............................................................(*strike out word that is not applicable)\n- **Defendant/Respondent*:** .............................................................(*strike out word that is not applicable)\n- **Application:** To the Principal Registrar for a determination under s. 171(3) of the *Supreme Court Act 1935* of a question regarding fees.\n- **Applicant:** ...........................................................................................\nFull name\n- ...........................................................................................\nAddress\n- ...........................................\nDate of birth ...........................................\nMDL No.\n- **Disputed fee:** The disputed fee is for ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................\n- Payable under the *Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002* — ❑ Schedule 1 item ......................................................❑ Schedule 2 item ......................................................❑ Schedule 3 item ......................................................\n- I dispute — ❑ that the fee is payable❑ the amount of the fee❑ other *[give details]* ....................................................... .................................................................................\n- I dispute the fee because ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................\n- **Signature of applicant:** ...........................................................................................\n- **Date:** / /20\n\n\n[Form 3 inserted: Gazette 28 Apr 2005 p. 1763; amended: Gazette 23 Jun 2005 p. 2701.]\n\n![dline]()\n\nNotes\n\nThis is a compilation of the *Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002* and includes amendments made by other written laws. For provisions that have come into operation, and for information about any reprints, see the compilation table.\n\nCompilation table\n\n| **Citation** | **Published** | | **Commencement** | |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002* | 27 Dec 2001 p. 6583-616 | | 1 Jan 2002 (see r. 2) | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2002* | 15 Feb 2002 p. 643 | | 15 Feb 2002 | |\n| *Equality of Status Subsidiary Legislation Amendment Regulations 2003* Pt. 38 | 30 Jun 2003 p. 2581‑638 | | 1 Jul 2003 (see r. 2 and *Gazette* 30 Jun 2003 p. 2579) | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2003* | 30 Dec 2003 p. 5693-701 | | 1 Jan 2004 (see r. 2) | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2005* | 28 Apr 2005 p. 1758-63 | | 1 May 2005 (see r. 2 and *Gazette* 31 Dec 2004 p. 7128) | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2005* | 23 Jun 2005 p. 2693-701 | | 1 Jul 2005 (see r. 2) | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2006* | 23 Jun 2006 p. 2184‑7 | | 1 Jul 2006 (see r. 2) | |\n| **Reprint 1: The *Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002* as at 18 Aug 2006** (includes amendments listed above) | | | | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2007* | 26 Jun 2007 p. 3042-4 | | r. 1 and 2: 26 Jun 2007 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2007 (see r. 2(b)(i)) | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2008* | 8 Feb 2008 p. 313-14 | | r. 1 and 2: 8 Feb 2008 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 9 Feb 2008 (see r. 2(b) and *Gazette* 8 Feb 2008 p. 313) | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2008* | 27 Jun 2008 p. 3059-62 | | r. 1 and 2: 27 Jun 2008 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2008 (see r. 2(b)) | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2009* | 9 Jun 2009 p. 1921‑2 | | r. 1 and 2: 9 Jun 2009 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 10 Jun 2009 (see r. 2(b)) | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2009* | 4 Sep 2009 p. 3461-72 | | r. 1 and 2: 4 Sep 2009 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 5 Sep 2009 (see r. 2(b)) | |\n| **Reprint 2: The *Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002* as at 13 Nov 2009** (includes amendments listed above) | | | | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2010* | | 30 Jul 2010 p. 3496-7 | | r. 1 and 2: 30 Jul 2010 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 31 Jul 2010 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2011* | | 8 Mar 2011 p. 781‑4 | | r. 1 and 2: 8 Mar 2011 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 9 Mar 2011 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2011* | | 20 Dec 2011 p. 5376-9 | | r. 1 and 2: 20 Dec 2011 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 21 Dec 2011 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2012* | | 27 Mar 2012 p. 1508 | | r. 1 and 2: 27 Mar 2012 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 28 Mar 2012 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 2012* | | 30 Nov 2012 p. 5784‑8 | | r. 1 and 2: 30 Nov 2012 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Dec 2012 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2013* | | 19 Jul 2013 p. 3268-9 | | r. 1 and 2: 19 Jul 2013 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 7 Aug 2013 (see r. 2(b) and *Gazette* 6 Aug 2013 p. 3677) |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2013* | | 15 Nov 2013 p. 5239-42 | | r. 1 and 2: 15 Nov 2013 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 16 Nov 2013 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2014* | | 27 Jun 2014 p. 2347-50 | | r. 1 and 2: 27 Jun 2014 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2014 (see r. 2(b)(i)) |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 2014* | | 11 Jul 2014 p. 2437-8 | | r. 1 and 2: 11 Jul 2014 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 12 Jul 2014 (see r. 2(b)(ii)) |\n| **Reprint 3: The *Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002* as at 1 Aug 2014** (includes amendments listed above) | | | | |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2015* | | 19 Jun 2015 p. 2130‑4 | | r. 1 and 2: 19 Jun 2015 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2015 (see r. 2(b)(i)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2016* Pt. 10 | | 14 Jun 2016 p. 1849‑986 | | 4 Jul 2016 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2017* Pt. 10 | | 7 Jul 2017 p. 3721‑98 | | 8 Jul 2017 (see r. 2(b)(ii)) |\n| *Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2017* | | 19 Sep 2017 p. 4885‑6 | | r. 1 and 2: 19 Sep 2017 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 20 Sep 2017 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Bailiff Fees) Regulations 2018* Pt. 6 | | 9 Feb 2018 p. 401‑5 | | 10 Feb 2018 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018* Pt. 10 | | 15 Jun 2018 p. 1963‑2049 | | 1 Jul 2018 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Justice Regulations Amendment (Fee Relief) Regulations 2018* Pt. 8 | | 20 Jul 2018 p. 2621‑30 | | 21 Jul 2018 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Transcript Fees) Regulations 2018* Pt. 7 | | 7 Dec 2018 p. 4667‑74 | | 18 Dec 2018 (see r. 2(b)(i)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Transcript Fees) Regulations 2019* Pt. 7 | | 12 Mar 2019 p. 666‑9 | | 13 Mar 2019 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2019* Pt. 12 | | 28 Jun 2019 p. 2553‑642 | | 1 Jul 2019 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| **Reprint 4: The *Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002* as at 9 Nov 2019** (includes amendments listed above) | | | | |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2020* Pt. 10 | | SL 2020/124 31 Jul 2020 | | 1 Aug 2020 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2021* Pt. 11 | | SL 2021/101 29 Jun 2021 | | 1 Jul 2021 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2022* Pt. 12 | | SL 2022/111 30 Jun 2022 | | 1 Jul 2022 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Legal Profession) Regulations 2022* Pt. 6 | | SL 2022/114 30 Jun 2022 | | 1 Jul 2022 (see r. 2(c) and SL 2022/111 r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2023* Pt. 12 | | SL 2023/120 2 Aug 2023 | | 3 Aug 2023 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2024* Pt. 12 | | SL 2024/113 26 Jun 2023 | | 1 Jul 2024 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Court Fees Regulation Amendment Regulations 2024* Pt. 5 | | SL 2024/174 21 Aug 2024 | | 1 Sep 2024 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2025* Pt. 12 | | SL 2025/111 25 Jun 2025 | | 1 Jul 2025 (see r. 2(b)) |\n\n\nDefined terms\n\n*[This is a list of terms defined and the provisions where they are defined. The list is not part of the law.]*\n\n**Defined term Provision(s)**\n\nbilateral convention 5(1)\n\nCentrelink 7(1)\n\ncorporation 3\n\neligible entity 3\n\neligible entity fee 3\n\neligible individual 3\n\neligible individual fee 3\n\nenforcement officer 3\n\nentity 3\n\nentry fee 9(1)\n\nevidence convention 5(1)\n\nfee 9(1), 9A(1)\n\ngrant 3\n\nindividual 2\n\nmetropolitan region 3\n\nnon-profit association 3\n\nperson 3\n\nRules 3\n\nsmall business 3\n\nsubsidiary 3\n\n© State of Western Australia 2025.\n\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0). To view relevant information and for a link to a copy of the licence, visit www.legislation.wa.gov.au.\n\nAttribute work as: © State of Western Australia 2025.\n\nBy Authority: GEOFF O. LAWN, Government Printer\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains focused on setting and administering court fees for the Supreme Court (filing, hearing, transcript, sheriff and probate fees). Amendments since 2002 have added targeted concessions (eligible individuals/entities, small business/non‑profit declarations), administrative application routes for fee relief, explicit refund/adjournment rules, and limited waiver powers for operational efficiency. These additions refine how fees are allocated and administered but do not represent a material expansion beyond the regulation’s original purpose of prescribing court fees and fee administration."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple payer categories and parallel fee columns (Column A, B, C) across Schedule 1 creating conditional calculations (regulation 4 and Schedule 1).","Approximately 28 defined terms and explicit cross‑references to other Acts and court Rules (regulation 3 and Defined terms list).","Three fee Schedules (general/Court of Appeal, Sheriff’s fees, Probate fees) with ~28 items in Schedule 1 (Division 1 items 1–18 and Division 2 items 1–10) and multiple sub‑items and notes, producing many discrete fee lines to apply.","Nested conditional logic for listing/hearing fees and refunds (regulations 9 and 9A: per‑day calculations, reductions for half‑days, graded refund percentages for settlement/adjournment).","Concession and relief pathways with administrative steps and discretion: small business declaration (reg 4A + Schedule 4 Form 1), application to court/registrar for eligibility on financial hardship or interests of justice (regs 8, 8A + Form 2).","Penalties and enforcement mechanisms linked to declaratory processes (regulation 4A(4) $1,000 fine; regulation 8B(1) $1,000 fine; power to recover unpaid fee differentials and to make orders affecting proceedings).","Several delegated decision points and discretionary powers (Court, judge, registrar, Principal Registrar, sheriff) affecting fee waivers, recognition, refunds and recovery (regs 8A, 8C, 8D, 11).","Multiple amendment layers and references to external procedural instruments (Rules of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal Rules), increasing the need to consult other instruments to determine operational detail.","Special rates and percentage calculations (e.g. taxing fee 2.5% in Schedule 1 item 9) combined with flat fees and per‑page / per‑day rates (Schedule 1 items 13–14, 5–7), producing mixed math to apply in practice.","Forms and evidentiary requirements for hardship applications are detailed and can require substantial financial information (Schedule 4 Form 2), increasing application processing complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanically)**\n\n- Sets the fees charged by the Supreme Court of Western Australia for a wide range of court actions, filings and services (Schedules 1–3). Examples include commencing a proceeding, filing an appeal, listing and daily hearing fees, copies and transcripts, sheriff’s attendance, and probate applications (Schedule 1, Schedules 2–3).\n- Distinguishes who pays which fee by classifying payers as: individuals, eligible individuals (concession holders), entities, and eligible entities (regulation 4 and Schedule 1 columns A–C; regulation 7). Eligible individuals/entities pay reduced fees shown in separate columns in Schedule 1.\n- Requires payment of applicable fees before documents are filed or certain court processes proceed, subject to limited exceptions and deferment for personal injuries claims (regulation 6).\n- Provides administrative processes for obtaining fee concessions or relief: a statutory concession category (eligible individuals/entities at reg 7), a small business / non‑profit declaration that lets qualifying entities pay reduced fees (regulation 4A and Schedule 4 Form 1), and an application process for a court or registrar to recognise fee eligibility on grounds of financial hardship or the interests of justice (regulations 8, 8A and Schedule 4 Form 2).\n- Allows the Court or registrar to waive particular copying/transcript fees if waiving them would assist the Court’s efficient operation (regulation 8D, Table).\n- Sets rules for allocation/listing fees and how listing/hearing fees are calculated, reduced or refunded where matters settle or are adjourned (regulations 9 and 9A).\n- Creates procedural safeguards and sanctions: a requirement to correct the Principal Registrar if an entity ceases to be a small business/non‑profit (regulation 4A(4)) with a $1,000 fine; a $1,000 penalty for making a materially false or misleading statement in a declaration/application for concession (regulation 8B(1)); and recovery of unpaid fees as a debt due to the State (regulation 11).\n- Provides forms and specific fee figures (Schedule 4 and Schedule 1–3). Many fees are expressed as fixed dollar amounts (for example, Schedule 1 item 1: originating process—Column A $1,960; Column C eligible individual $100) and others as rates (e.g. taxing fee 2.5% in Schedule 1 item 9).\n\n**Who is affected**\n\n- Litigants and prospective litigants in the Supreme Court of Western Australia: private individuals, corporations and other entities who commence proceedings, appeal, apply to list hearings, request transcripts, or use other court services governed by these regulations (regulation 4, Schedule 1).\n- Persons who qualify for concessions: (a) eligible individuals as defined (Centrelink concession card holders, certain allowance recipients, legal aid recipients or those the Court/registrar directs) (regulation 7(2)); and (b) eligible entities (legal aid‑funded entities or those the Court/registrar directs) (regulation 7(3)). Small businesses and non‑profit associations can obtain reduced fees by lodging the prescribed declaration (regulation 4A and Schedule 4 Form 1).\n- Court officers and the Principal Registrar, who administer concessions, accept applications, assess declarations and process refunds or recover unpaid fees (regulations 8A, 8C, 11).\n\n**Why it matters (practical effects and decision points)**\n\n- Cost of access: The regulations set the monetary gate‑posts for access to the Supreme Court. Filing and hearing fees are significant for many matters (see Schedule 1 items 1, 4–7). Those costs affect decisions whether to commence proceedings or to settle early.\n- Targeted concessions and administrative discretion: The instrument reduces fees for narrowly defined concession classes (Centrelink cardholders, legal aid recipients, certain students and veterans’ concession holders) and allows the Court/registrar to extend concessions for financial hardship or the interests of justice (regulations 7 and 8A). This channels concentrated financial relief to identifiable groups while leaving the general fee structure intact.\n- Compliance burden and verification: Entities seeking relief must lodge forms and may be required to provide financial information (Schedule 4 Form 2). False or misleading statements attract a $1,000 penalty and can lead to invalidation of a declaration and recovery of the unpaid difference (regulation 8B and 4A(5)). That creates verification and enforcement costs for the Court and a compliance risk for applicants.\n- Cashflow and case management effects: Fees must generally be paid before filing or before reconvening hearings (regulation 6 and regulation 10), and listing/hearing fees are payable on a per‑day basis (regulations 9 and 9A; Schedule 1 items 5–7). That makes litigants’ cashflow and timing critical to hearing logistics; refunds for early settlement or adjournment are subject to rules and percentages (regulations 9(8)–(10) and 9A(7)–(9)).\n- Administrative discretion and judicial oversight: The Court and registrars exercise discretion (e.g. to direct eligibility, require further information, waive certain fees to assist Court efficiency) (regulations 8A(1)–(4), 8D). Discretion is bounded by specified grounds (financial hardship; interests of justice) but requires case‑by‑case assessment.\n\n**Trade‑offs, incentives and implementation risks**\n\n- Who pays and who benefits: Most fees are borne by private litigants or their organisations. Benefits (reduced fees) are concentrated on concession holders, small businesses and non‑profit associations who complete the prescribed process (regulation 4A; regulation 7). Enforcement of false declarations shifts cost back to the claimant by permitting recovery of unpaid amounts (regulation 8B(4)).\n- Incentives to seek concessions or game classification: The availability of a small business/non‑profit declaration and an administrative pathway for recognition creates an incentive to claim reduced fees. The regulation mitigates abuse with penalties and power to recover unpaid differences (regulations 4A(4)–(6), 8B(1),(4)).\n- Administrative costs and verification: The Court must process forms, assess financial hardship claims and manage refunds and fee recovery. The forms require detailed financial information for hardship claims (Schedule 4 Form 2), which raises verification effort and potential delays.\n- Effects on behaviour and case timing: Upfront payment requirements and day‑by‑day hearing fees encourage litigants to compress or settle matters and to plan hearing lists carefully. Refund rules create explicit financial consequences for late settlement or adjournment (regulation 9 and 9A).\n\n**Key provisions to consult directly for practice**\n\n- Fee structure and amounts: Schedule 1 (general and Court of Appeal fees), Schedule 2 (Sheriff’s fees), Schedule 3 (probate fees).\n- Eligibility and concessions: regulation 7 (eligible individual/entity), regulation 4A (small business/non‑profit declaration), regulations 8–8A (application and recognition), Schedule 4 forms.\n- Payment timing, listing and refunds: regulation 6 (payment before filing), regulation 9 and 9A (allocation of hearing date and refunds), regulation 10 (reconvening hearings), regulation 11 (recovery of unpaid fees).\n- Compliance and sanctions: regulation 4A(4) (penalty for failing to notify change of status), regulation 8B (false or misleading statements, penalty), regulation 8C (refunds).\n\n(Official rationales for concessions and fee arrangements are made in explanatory materials; procedurally, the regulations implement a tiered fee system, administrative pathways for concessions and specific payment and refund mechanics. The concrete trade‑offs are higher fees for general users versus targeted relief for defined concession groups; verification and enforcement costs to the Court; and cashflow/timing incentives for litigants created by up‑front and per‑day fees.)"},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has evolved significantly from a simple fee schedule to a comprehensive access-to-justice framework. Originally focused on setting court fees, it has expanded to include: (1) a sophisticated concession system for small businesses and non-profits (regulation 4A, added 2016); (2) detailed financial hardship assessment procedures (regulations 7-8A, substantially expanded 2016 and 2018); (3) specific protections for minors and legally aided parties; (4) complex refund mechanisms for settled or adjourned matters; and (5) integration with modern legal frameworks like the Legal Profession Uniform Law. The scope has shifted from mere revenue collection to active case management and access to justice considerations."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple fee categories across four schedules (General Division, Court of Appeal, Sheriff's fees, Probate fees) with different rates for four distinct payer types (individual, eligible individual, entity, eligible entity)","Extensive cross-referencing between regulations and schedules (e.g., regulation 9 specifically references Schedule 1 Division 1 item 5)","Nested conditional logic for fee calculations, particularly for hearing allocation fees with specific refund percentages based on timing of settlement or adjournment (28 days vs 42 days)","Complex eligibility criteria for reduced fees requiring assessment of financial hardship, legal aid status, or specific concession cards","Multiple exemption categories in regulation 5 covering 11 different types of proceedings including criminal appeals, bankruptcy, terrorism proceedings, and mental impairment matters","Detailed procedural requirements for small business and non-profit declarations (regulation 4A) with penalties for false statements","Sophisticated refund and fee waiver mechanisms (regulations 8C, 8D, 9, 9A) with specific percentage calculations and time-based conditions","Interaction with multiple external statutes including Corporations Act 2001, Civil Judgments Enforcement Act 2004, Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA), and various terrorism and mental health acts"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation sets out the fees payable for using the Supreme Court of Western Australia, including the Court of Appeal. It establishes a tiered fee structure where different rates apply depending on who is using the court: standard individuals, eligible individuals (those with concession cards, legal aid, or financial hardship), entities (companies and organisations), and eligible entities (small businesses, non-profits, or those with legal aid). The regulations cover filing fees, hearing fees, daily court fees, transcript costs, probate fees, and Sheriff's fees for serving documents or executing warrants. They also provide mechanisms for fee exemptions, waivers, and refunds, particularly for people experiencing financial hardship or those under 18. The legislation aims to balance access to justice with the costs of running the court system, ensuring that vulnerable or low-income litigants pay reduced fees while businesses and wealthy individuals pay standard commercial rates."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Unable to assess scope or any deviation from original legislative intent — no substantive content was available for analysis."},"complexity_factors":["No legislative content was retrievable — the page returned a 404-style error message rather than any legal text","Impossible to assess structural, technical, or interpretive complexity without access to the actual instrument","Score of 1 reflects absence of content, not simplicity of the underlying law"],"plain_english_summary":"**No legislation content could be retrieved.**\n\nThe link provided leads to a broken or removed page on the Western Australian legislation website. The page for the *Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002* (WA) is no longer available at that URL due to system upgrades.\n\n**What this means for you:** No analysis of the actual law can be provided based on this source. If you need to review these regulations, try:\n- Searching directly on the [WA Legislation website](https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au)\n- Contacting the Parliamentary Counsel's Office Helpdesk\n- Searching for the regulations on AustLII"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/supreme-court-fees-regulations-2002","history":"/api/acts/supreme-court-fees-regulations-2002/history","analysis":"/api/acts/supreme-court-fees-regulations-2002/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/supreme-court-fees-regulations-2002/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/supreme-court-fees-regulations-2002/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/supreme-court-fees-regulations-2002/documents"}}