Victoria Legal Aid Handbook for Lawyers

Stage 3 – trial costs for ICLs

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/proceedingsCourtFee
Defended daily feeFCFCOA$1707
Conference (2 hour maximum at $237 per hour)FCFCOAup to $474
Take judgmentFCFCOA$237

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 2023