Expert Evidence

Civil law fee scale

Fee scale for expert evidence - Civil

Medical reports	Fee for report
Police tort matters - medical report on physical impairment/condition/functioning	$1500 (PD68)
All other matters - medical report on physical impairment/condition/functioning	$1000 (PD17)

Psychological and psychiatric reports	Fee for report
Psychological report regarding evidence of family violence	$1000 (PD66)
Psychologist/Psychiatrist assessment and report (including risk assessments/recidivism reports, clinical reports)	$2000 (PD11)
Forensic psychologist/psychiatrist - recidivism and clinical assessment and report - immigration and MHAS matters only	$3000 (PD69)
Neuropsychological assessment and report	$3000 (PD73)

Other Allied Health professional reports	Fee for report
Occupational Therapist - detailed assessment and report	$2000 (PD70)
Other Allied Professionals’ assessment and report (e.g. social worker)	$1000 (PD67)

Other reports and fees
Gaol or hospital visit	Lump sum fee	$390 (PD71)
Client non-attendance at confirmed appointment	Lump sum fee	$195 (PD74)
Treating expert’s report	Fee for report	$300 (PD72)
Supplementary report	Fee for report	$400 (PD75)
Court attendance to give evidence	Per hour, up to 5 hours per day	$250 (PD76)
Other expert reports		As negotiated with Grants

Date last published: 21 October 2024

Guidelines

Expert evidence fee guidelines

Guidelines for the fees paid to experts in civil law matters