(1) If:
(a) a fee mentioned in Schedule 1 (other than the fee mentioned in item 1 or 2 of Schedule 1) is payable by an individual in relation to a proceeding; and
(b) in the opinion of a Registrar or an authorised officer of the relevant court at the time the fee is payable, the payment of the fee would cause financial hardship to the individual;
the Registrar or authorised officer may exempt the individual from paying the fee.
(2) In considering whether payment of a fee would cause financial hardship to an individual, the Registrar or authorised officer must consider the individual's income, day-to-day living expenses, liabilities and assets.
Note A decision of a Registrar or an authorised officer under this section is reviewable by the AAT: see section 2.14.