Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 12.18

             (1)  This rule sets out the maximum amount of party and party costs a person may recover:

                     (a)  if the court orders that costs are to be paid and does not fix the amount by means of a maximum costs order made under rule 12.10 or otherwise; and

                     (b)  if a person is entitled to costs under these Rules.

             (2)  The maximum amount of costs that a person may recover under this rule is as follows:

                     (a)  for fees--an amount calculated in accordance with Schedules 2 and 3;

                     (b)  for an expense referred to in Schedule 2 (other than item 101 of Part 1)--the amount specified in that Schedule for that expense;

                     (c)  for any other expenses--a reasonable amount.