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Under a Stage 3 grant, fees are available (where applicable) to an independent children's lawyer (ICL):
- Stage 3A – trial costs for ICLs.
This fee table is effective from 1 January this year. For fees prior to this, see Archived versions of the Handbook.
For more information, see Preparation for trials and trial costs – ICLs (FCFCOA).
Stage 3A – trial costs for ICLs
Under a stage 3A grant, fees are available (where applicable) to an independent children's lawyer:
Service/proceedings | Court | Fee |
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Defended daily fee | FCFCOA | $1674 |
Conference (2 hour maximum at $233 per hour) | FCFCOA | up to $466 |
Take judgment | FCFCOA | $233 |
Entitlements and conditions
- The stage 3A grant is a broadband grant.
- The defended daily fee, conference fee and take judgment fee are available where the ICL appears as solicitor advocate.
- The fee for taking judgment is available where the appearance is required on a separate day to receive the judgment.
Reviewed 31 December 2022