High Risk Offender matters (Cth) 2021/22
High Risk Offender matters (Commonwealth Terrorism post-conviction orders) fee scale 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022
| Type of proceedings | Stage | Work Item | Solicitor | Counsel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court HRO proceedings | Preliminary hearing | Preparation | 8 days $6,800 | 6 days JC $7,824 4 days SC $8,432 |
| Court attendance | $170 per hour to max 5hrs per day | Per day | ||
| Final hearing | Preparation | 6 days $5,100 | 5 days JC $6,520 3 days SC $6324 | |
| Court attendance | $170 per hour to max 5hrs per day | Per day | ||
| Variation or revocation application | Merit investigation | Preparation on Merit and drafting advice | 3 days $2,550 | 3 days (JC) $3,912 or (SC) $6324 |
| Hearing | Preparation | 3 days $2,550 | 2.5 days JC $3,260 2.5 days SC $5,270 | |
| Court attendance | $170 per hour to max 5hrs per day | Per day | ||
| Appeal to Court of Appeal or High Court | Merit investigation | 3 days $2,550 | 2 days (JC) $2,608 or (SC) $4,216 | |
| Hearing | Preparation | 4 days $3,4000 | 2.5 days JC $3,260 2.5 days SC $5,270 | |
| Court attendance | $170 per hour to max 5hrs per day | Per day | ||
| Interlocutory application | Hearing | Preparation | 0.5 day $425 | 0.5 day $652 |
| Court attendance | $170 per hour to max 5hrs per day | Per day |
Legal practitioner fees where a costs order is made
Where a costs order is made and those costs are recovered, fees will be paid at 175% of the fee rate.
Date last published: 14/03/2022