Counsel’s fees – trial costs
Counsel’s fees – trial costs
This fee schedule is effective from 1 January 2015. For fee schedules prior to 1 January 2015, see Archived versions of the Handbook.
Counsel’s fees are only payable at Stages 3, 4 and 5, otherwise counsel’s fees are to be paid out of the lump sum. Circuit fees (where applicable) pursuant to Fee Schedule 3 are also payable. Counsel’s fees are not payable where matter is in the list but not reached.
Stage 4
The table below shows the lump sum payable to counsel for trial costs in the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court.
| Service/proceedings | Non-section 29A panel lump sum | Section 29A panel lump sum |
|---|---|---|
| Conference (3 hours maximum) | $201 per hour | $201 per hour |
| Daily fee | $1432 | $1432 |
| Take judgment | $201 | $201 |
Stage 5
The table below shows the lump sum payable to counsel for appeals in the Family Court.
| Service/proceedings | Non-section 29A panel lump sum | Section 29A panel lump sum |
|---|---|---|
| Appeal to single judge | $1113 | $1113 |
| Conference (1 hour) | $201 | $201 |
| Appeal to full court | $1432 | $1432 |
| Conference (1 hour) | $201 | $201 |
Practitioners can claim these fees using ATLAS or submitting a tax invoice.