Instructing to make or oppose an application under section 643 of the Act
Either:(a) $210; or(b) at the discretion of the Commission
102
Instructing to make or oppose any other proceeding relating to an application under section 643 of the Act (see subsection 658(10) of the Act)
Either:(a) $210; or(b) at the discretion of the Commission
103
Instructing for a case for opinion of counsel or for counsel to advise (including attendance on counsel with brief)
Either:(a) $91; or(b) at the discretion of the Commission
104
Instructing for a necessary document in response to directions given by the Commission
Either:(a) $125; or(b) at the discretion of the Commission
105
Instructing for brief to counsel or brief notes for solicitor (if necessary)
An amount that the Commission considers appropriate having regard to all the circumstances of the case
106
Instructing for a necessary document not otherwise provided for in this Part
An amount that the Commission considers appropriate having regard to all the circumstances of the case
Part 2 Documents
Part 2—Documents
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
201
A notice of appearance, including copies, filing and service by respondent
$115
202
An application or notice of motion, including copies to file and serve, and attendance to file
The sum of:(a) for the first 3 folios—$93; and(b) for each additional folio—$6
203
A necessary document prepared in response to directions given by the Commission, including copies to file and serve, and attendance to file
$74
204
A brief to counsel (including a brief to hear judgment) and attending counsel with the brief
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><thead><tr><td style="width:21.3pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableHeading"><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:171.85pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableHeading"><span>Matter for which charge may be made</span></p></td><td style="width:130.95pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableHeading"><span>Charge</span></p></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr style="height:38.75pt"><td rowspan="3" style="width:26.5pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1001</span></p></td><td style="width:177.05pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Preparation of appeal books, if some of the work is done outside the solicitor’s office (for example, attendance on the printer for printing or collating documents, or general oversight of the preparation of the appeal books), and the Commission is satisfied that the work or general oversight has been done efficiently:</span></p></td><td style="width:136.15pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:2.2pt"><td style="width:177.05pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tablea"><span>(a) for work done or overseen by a solicitor</span></p></td><td style="width:136.15pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$135 per hour</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:2.2pt"><td style="width:177.05pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tablea"><span>(b) for work done or overseen by a clerk</span></p></td><td style="width:136.15pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$34 per hour</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:26.5pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1002</span></p></td><td style="width:177.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Preparation of appeal books, if the work is done entirely within the solicitor’s office</span></p></td><td style="width:136.15pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An amount that the Commission considers appropriate, having regard to the charges for the material used</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><thead><tr><td style="width:22.15pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableHeading"><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:178.8pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableHeading"><span>Matter for which charge may be made</span></p></td><td style="width:123.85pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableHeading"><span>Charge</span></p></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1101</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance that is capable of being made by a clerk, such as at the Commission registry</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$34</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:34.9pt"><td rowspan="3" style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1102</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance that requires the attendance of a solicitor or managing clerk</span><span> </span><span>(or other equally suitably qualified person) and involves the exercise of skill or legal knowledge (including an attendance to inspect or negotiate):</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:3.2pt"><td style="width:184pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tablea"><span>(a) by a solicitor</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$60 per quarter hour</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:10.15pt"><td style="width:184pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tablea"><span>(b) by a managing clerk or other equally suitably qualified person</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$13 per quarter hour</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1103</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance for which no other provision is made in this Schedule</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$56</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1104</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance by telephone that does not involve the exercise of skill or legal knowledge</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$11</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1105</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance on counsel in person with brief or papers</span><span> </span><span>(if not otherwise provided for in this Schedule)</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$35</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1106</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance on counsel in person to set a time, date and place for a conference or consultation</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span class="Strong" style="font-weight:normal">$35</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1107</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance on counsel by telephone to set a time, date and place for a conference or consultation</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$11</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1108</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>A necessary conference or consultation with counsel</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Either:</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(a) for a conference of up to half an hour—$93; or</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(b) for a conference of more than half an hour—$135 for each hour or part of an hour</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1109</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance at the Commission or chambers for hearing with counsel (where the Commission considers such attendance is necessary):</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:center"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tablea"><span>(a) for attendance by a solicitor</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$221 for each hour or part of an hour of the attendance:</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(a) during the hearing; and</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(b) when likely to be heard, but not heard;</span></p><p class="Tabletext"><span>up to a maximum of $1</span><span> </span><span>005 per day</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:center"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tablea"><span>(b) for attendance by a managing clerk or other equally suitably qualified person in place of a solicitor</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$93 for each hour, up to a maximum of $409 per day</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:center"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tablea"><span>(c) for attendance by any other clerk or person in place of a solicitor</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$49 for each hour, up to a maximum of $218 per day</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1110</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance to hear judgment</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$62</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1111</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance on taxation of costs:</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:center"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tablea"><span>(a) if a solicitor attends</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$135 for each hour or part of an hour</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:center"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tablea"><span>(b) if a clerk attends</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>$34 for each hour or part of an hour</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:27.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1112</span></p></td><td style="width:184pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>An attendance by a solicitor at the Commission or chambers for the hearing of an application or appeal, or on conference with counsel, at a distance of more than 50 kilometres from his or her place of business, if it is neither appropriate nor proper for an agent to attend</span></p></td><td style="width:129.05pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:2.8pt; padding-left:2.8pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>The Commission may allow an amount that the Commission considers reasonable, not exceeding $</span><span class="Strong" style="font-weight:normal">309,</span><span> for each day of absence from the place of business (except a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday)</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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The sum of:(a) for the first 3 folios—$80; and(b) for each additional folio—$7
205
Copy of a document to accompany a brief
The charge mentioned in item 501
206
A necessary summons, and issuing 1 copy to serve and arranging for service
$63
Part 3 Drawing
Part 3—Drawing
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
301
Drawing a necessary document not covered by Part 1 or 2 of this Schedule
$8 per folio
Part 4 Writing or typing legal letters
Part 4—Writing or typing legal letters
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
401
Writing or typing a legal letter
$4 per folio
Part 5 Copies
Part 5—Copies
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
501
Copy of a document, including a carbon, photographic or machine‑made copy
Either:(a) $2 per page; or(b) if allowance for 10 or more pages is claimed in respect of a document or documents—at the discretion of the Commission
Part 6 Perusal and scanning
Part 6—Perusal and scanning
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
601
Perusing a document, including a special letter (for example, a letter from counsel that includes an opinion)
Either:(a) if paragraph (b) does not apply:(i) for a document that contains up to 3 folios—$16; or(ii) for a document that contains more than 3 folios—$4 per folio; or(b) if allowance for 30 or more folios is claimed for a document—at the discretion of the Commission
602
Scanning a document, if it is not necessary to peruse the document
Either:(a) $6 per page; or(b) if allowance for 10 or more pages is claimed in respect of any document or documents—at the discretion of the Commission
Part 7 Examination
Part 7—Examination
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
701
Examining a document, if it is not necessary to peruse or scan the document (for example, an examination of an appeal book):
(a) by a solicitor
$74 per half hour
(b) by a clerk
$16 per half hour
Part 8—Letters
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
801
Short letter (for example, a formal acknowledgment, a letter comprising 1 page or a letter concisely dealing with a subject)
$12
802
Ordinary letter, including letter between principal and agent
$24
803
Circular letter (for example, a letter sent to more than 1 party)
$7 for each letter (after the first)
804
Special letter (for example, a letter from counsel that includes an opinion)
Either:(a) $50; or(b) an amount that the Commission considers reasonable having regard to the length of the letter, the questions involved and appropriate items and charges in this Schedule
805
Facsimile copy including attendance to dispatch
Either:(a) $63; or(b) an amount that the Commission considers reasonable in the circumstances
806
Receiving and filing an incoming letter
$7
Part 8 Letters
Part 8—Letters
Part 9 Service
Part 9—Service
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
901
Personal service of any document of which personal service is required (other than service that may be claimed under another item of this Schedule)
Either:(a) $62; or(b) an amount that the Commission considers reasonable having regard to time occupied, distance travelled and other relevant circumstances
902
Service of a document at the office of the address for service, either by delivery or by post
$16
Part 10 Preparation of appeal books
Part 10—Preparation of appeal books
Part 11 Attendances
Part 11—Attendances
Part 12 General care and conduct
Part 12—General care and conduct
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
1201
If the case or circumstances warrant it, an allowance may be claimed under this item in addition to any other item that appears in this Schedule, for general care and conduct in relation to the following:(a) the complexity of the matter and the difficulty and novelty of questions raised;(b) the importance of the matter to the party and the amount involved;(c) the skill, labour, specialised knowledge and responsibility involved in the matter on the part of the solicitor;(d) the number and importance of the documents prepared or perused, without regard to length;(e) the time taken by the solicitor;(f) research and consideration of questions of law and fact
The Commission may allow an amount the Commission considers reasonable in the circumstances of the case
Part 13 Fees for Counsel for solicitor appearing as Counsel
Part 13—Fees for Counsel for solicitor appearing as Counsel
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
1301
For counsel’s fees incurred by a solicitorNote: The fees incurred may be claimed as a disbursement.
An amount that the Commission considers to be fair and reasonable according to the circumstances of the case and the seniority of counsel
1302
For solicitor’s fees if a solicitor appears as counsel (or briefs another solicitor as counsel) when it would be appropriate to brief counsel
An amount that the Commission considers to be fair and reasonable according to the circumstances of the case and the seniority of the solicitor
Part 14 Witnesses’ expenses
Part 14—Witnesses’ expenses
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
1401
For the attendance of a witness who is called because of his or her professional, scientific or other special skill or knowledge
$161 to $801 per day
1402
For the attendance of a witness, other than a witness covered in item 1401:
(a) who is not remunerated in his or her occupation by wages, salary or fees
$93 to $149 per day
(b) who is remunerated in his or her occupation by wages, salary or fees
The amount lost by attendance at the Commission
1403
For travel expenses for a witness who lives more than 50 kilometres from the Commission (in addition to a charge under item 1401 or 1402)
An amount that the Commission considers reasonable for the actual cost of travel, plus a reasonable amount for meals and accommodation
Part 15 Disbursements
Part 15—Disbursements
Item
Matter for which charge may be made
Charge
1501
Registry fee or other fee or payment
The amount of the fee or payment to the extent to which it has been properly and reasonably incurred and paid
1502
Travelling expenses, if a solicitor attends at the Commission or chambers, or on conference with counsel, in the circumstances mentioned in item 1110
An amount that the Commission considers reasonable for travelling expenses, to the extent to which they have been reasonably incurred and paid
1503
Postage and transmission expenses in relation to a matter mentioned in Part 8
The amount of the expenses to the extent that it has been properly and reasonably incurred and paid