Table X – Lump sum fees for infringements cases

Table X – Lump sum fees for infringements cases
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) will pay a lump sum fee in an Infringements case, in accordance with Table X.
These fees are effective from 1 January this year. For fees payable prior to this see Archived versions of the Handbook.
Note – VLA will not pay additional fees:
- if the lawyer briefs counsel or a lawyer advocate
- for consolidation of infringements.
Service/proceedings | Fee payable |
---|---|
Preparation, including the work involved in:
|
$390 |
Appearance | $390 |
Urgent matter: preparation (see table note) | $224 |
Urgent matter: appearance (see table note) | $390 |
If assisted person requests adjournment of case, but only if VLA approves adjournment in advance | $257 |
Table note: If request for legal assistance is made no earlier than the day immediately before the substantive hearing.
Practitioners can claim these fees using ATLAS or submitting a tax invoice.