Counsel's Fee Scales - Criminal Matters All Matters Mention - time in Court not exceeding 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours All Day $134.00 $190.00 $259.00 $437.00 View Fee as for a mention, depending on the time involved, plus necessary travel expenses if held in the country Additional Reading / Preparation Fee By negotiation, but only in exceptional circumstances No Bill Applications 1/5 of a refresher per hour Opinion on Merit of Appeal Junior Counsel Senior Counsel Solicitor $357.00 $548.00 $335.00 Travel Where prior approval has been obtained Where return journey exceeds 70 km 35¢ per km Accommodation Where prior approval has been obtained. Copies of receipts and Invoices must be supplied Capital City - Up To (Sydney & Canberra) Country Area - Up To $171.85 Per 24 hrs $122.40 Per 24 hrs Note: Barristers are not paid country loadings. However they are paid reasonable travelling and accommodation expenses. See District Court Rates or Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeal and High Court Rates.

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