Means Test Index What is the means test? What matters are means tested? Whose income and assets are considered when applying the means test? The Applicant Financially associated Persons Children Corporations Unincorporated Associations Groups Applicants in Family Provision Act proceedings Application of the means test guidelines Matters exempt from contribution Which Means Test applies? Means Test A Guidelines Means Test 'A' guidelines apply to these matters What matters determine eligibility Discretion Granting legal aid to applicants who exceed means test guidelines Granting legal aid to elderly applicants with excess home equity Waiving or varying contributions Means Test B Guidelines Means Test 'B' guidelines apply to these matters Eligibility Contributions in defended Local Court criminal matters Discretion to refuse legal aid to applicants whose income and/or assets fall below means test guidelines Verification of means Verification required Verification of applicant's means Result of non verification of means Exceptions Discretion

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