Policies
3. Delegation Instrument
3.17. Contributions under section 36(1)(a)
Item | Delegated Officer | ||
Certification | Determination | ||
Authorising a contribution payable under s36(1)(a) of the Act and directing the manner of payment and the due date for payment of the contribution. Note: all decisions must be made in accordance with the Contributions Policy. | In-house solicitor with the carriage of the matter | Determining Officer | |
17.1 | Exercising the discretion in exceptional circumstances to reduce or waive the initial $75 contribution imposed, in accordance with the Contributions Policy | In-house solicitor with the carriage of the matter | Determining Officer |
17.2 | Determining to exclude assets set out in Contribution Guideline 5.2.2 when determining eligibility under the Means Test and the initial contribution to be paid. Determining officers must consider the factors at Contribution Guideline 5.2.2 when exercising this discretion. | In-house solicitor with carriage of the matter | Determining officer |
17.3 | Exercising the discretion to reduce or waive an Initial Contribution in exceptional circumstances. Determining officers must consider the factors at Contribution Guideline 5.2.2 when exercising this discretion. | Solicitor Grade VI | Solicitor Grade V Grants |