Which Means Test Applies? The income and assets guidelines and contributions scales vary according to the type of matter for which legal aid is sought. Separate guidelines are applied to each of the following groups of matters- Means Test 'A' Guidelines All civil law matters All administrative law matters family law matters: including 'care' and Community Services Division of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal matters excluding duty scheme for parents in child welfare proceedings. Criminal indictable matters and all criminal appeals Certain Mental Health Act matters and Guardianship Act 1987 matters. War service pension claims Committal hearings and applications under s48E of the Justices Act 1902 as part of the Commission's pilot scheme Means Test 'B' Guidelines Local Court criminal matters excluding committal hearings and applications under s48E of the Justices Act 1902 as part of the Commission's pilot scheme Supreme Court bail applications Representation provided by the Prisoners Legal Service Duty scheme for parents in child welfare proceedings. Note: some matters are exempt from the means test - see Means Test Exemptions

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