Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1994 No. 110 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COURT RULES - ORDER 62 RULE 22

22. (1) In the case of a fee or allowance which is discretionary it shall,
unless otherwise provided, be allowed at the discretion of the taxing officer.

(2) The taxing officer in the exercise of his or her discretion shall take
into consideration:

   (a)  the other fees and allowances to the solicitor and counsel, if any, in
        respect of the work to which such a fee or allowance applies;

   (b)  the nature and importance of the proceeding;

   (c)  the amount involved;

   (d)  the principle involved;

   (e)  the interest of the parties;

   (f)  the fund, estate or person to bear the costs;

   (g)  the general conduct and cost of the proceeding; and

   (h)  all other relevant circumstances.