Appeals

For legal aid to be granted for an ICL at an appeal, the following tests must be satisfied:

• The matter meets guideline 3 – independent representation of children.
• The matter meets guideline 14 – appeals.
• The matter meets the merits test.

Applications received from preferred supplier or in-house practitioner

Practitioners seeking a grant of legal assistance must electronically submit an application for aid via the Grants Online system.

The following documents are retained on file:

• All documentation as outlined in the case management standards - family law - part e.

The grants of aid that may be available are as follows:

• IC5A - Appeal to a single judge of the Family Court
• IC5B - Appeal to the full court of the Family Court

The grants of aid that may be available as are follows:

• IC5C - Additional days of appeal

A decision to refuse legal aid for this type of matter may be appealed to the external review officer (refer to review of decisions).