8Meaning of pro bono basis

8 Meaning of pro bono basis

8 Meaning of pro bono basis

For the purposes of this Law, an Australian legal practitioner provides legal services on a pro bono basis where—

(a) the practitioner, without fee, gain or reward or at a reduced fee, advises or represents a client in cases where—

(i) the client would not otherwise have access to legal services; or

(ii) the client’s case raises a wider issue of public interest; or

(b) the practitioner is involved in free community legal education or law reform; or

(c) the practitioner is involved in the giving of free legal advice or representation to charitable and community organisations.