Lump sum fees are payable for matters before the Equal Opportunity Commission and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Separate appearance fees are provided at mediation state and final hearing. A discrete grant of assistance is required for each stage.
These fees are effective from 1 January this year. For fees payable prior to this see Archived versions of the Handbook.
| Service/proceeding | Fee payable |
|---|---|
Conciliation at Equal Opportunity Commission, including:
| $1148 |
VCAT up to and including mediation Instructions, all perusals, attendances and correspondence and attending mediation – preparation | $818 |
VCAT up to and including mediation Instructions, all perusals, attendances and correspondence and attending mediation – appearance at mediation | $874 |
Final hearing at VCAT Preparation for hearing, including interviewing and arranging witnesses. | $818 |
| Appearance at final hearing (daily fee) | $1558 |
Reviewed 31 December 2023