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Table X – Lump sum fees for Infringements Court cases

Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) will pay a lump sum fee in an Infringements Court case, in accordance with Table X.

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

Note: VLA will not pay additional fees:

  • if the lawyer briefs counsel or a lawyer advocate
  • for consolidation of infringements.

Service/proceedings Fee payable
Preparation, including the work involved in:
  • taking instructions
  • transferring the case to the special circumstances list (if appropriate)
  • preparing and reading documents
$331
Appearance $331
Urgent matter*: preparation $191
Urgent matter*: appearance $331
If assisted person requests adjournment of case, but only if VLA approves adjournment in advance $220

* If request for legal assistance is made no earlier than the day immediately before the substantive hearing.

These fees may be claimed using the Infringements cases – Table X tax invoice.