Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

LEGAL PROFESSION REGULATION 2007 (NO 27 OF 2007) - REG 17

    (1)     In determining a fee for the Act, section 84 (1) (b), the law society council must—

        (a)     consult with the bar council about the amount of the proposed fee; and

        (b)     if the law society council and the bar council agree on the amount of the proposed fee—determine the amount of the fee agreed on.

    (2)     If the law society and the bar council are unable to agree on the amount of a fee under subsection (1), the law society must—

        (a)     consult with the Minister about the amount of the proposed fee; and

        (b)     if the law society council and the Minister agree on the amount of the proposed fee—determine the amount of the fee agreed on.

    (3)     For subsection (2), the Minister must have regard to any representation made to the Minister by the bar council about the fee.

Note     A determination of fees under the Act, s 84 is a disallowable instrument (see the Act, s 84 (4)).