Separate lump sum preparation and appearance fees are provided for first review stage (Social Services and Child Support Division) and second review stage (General Division) at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). A discrete grant of assistance is required for each stage.
The lump sum preparation fees in these tables include:
- taking instructions
- making FOI requests
- reading all material
- obtaining any necessary medical or other report
- taking instructions from witnesses
- drafting submission
- reading decision and advising client.
These fees are effective from 1 January this year. For fees payable prior to this see Archived versions of the Handbook.
First stage ART review (SSCS Division)
| Service/proceeding | Fee payable |
|---|---|
| Preparation fee | $1764 |
| Appearance before ART | $1129 |
Second stage ART review (General Division)
| Service/proceeding | Fee payable |
|---|---|
| Preparation fee if first stage ART review aided | $1101 |
| Preparation fee if first stage ART review not aided | $1985 |
| Appearance before ART: conference | $234 |
| Appearance before ART: daily fee | $1832 |
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