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Table N – Lump sum fees for coronial inquests

Table N sets out the lump sum fees Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) will pay for a coronial inquest (civil). 

These fees are effective from 1 Ocober 2011. For fees payable in matters prior to this date, see Costs payable in civil law matters in the VLA Handbook (September 2011).

Service/proceedings Fee payable
The lump sum preparation fee covers the work involved in:
  • taking instructions
  • preparing and reading documents
$511
Appearance first day $731
Appearance at second and subsequent days of hearing $660
Appearance at mention or directions hearing $154

These fees are claimed using the Coronial inquest: civil (Table N), and Mental Health Review Board, Social Security Appeals Tribunal and Guardianship & Administration Board hearing (Table O) tax invoice.