There is a discretion to grant legal aid to an applicant when the Means Test provides that legal aid is only available in exceptional circumstances:
Means Test 1.4.9.1 | the net assessable income exceeds the threshold by up to 10% |
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Means Test 1.4.9.2 | the net assessable income exceeds the threshold by over 10% |
Means Test 1.4.9.3 | the initial contribution (on income and/or assets) is greater than the allowable amount |
Legal aid may be granted where the delegated officer is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances taking into account the listed factors. These guidelines are intended to provide guidance on how the discretion is exercised.
This Guideline relates to Means Test 1.4.9.1 to Means Test 1.4.9.3.
There is discretion to grant legal aid where the applicant or legally assisted person does not satisfy the Means Test. This Guideline provides guidance on taking into account factors regarding the nature of the legal proceedings and the financial circumstances of the applicant.
Legal aid may be granted where the determining officer is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances taking into account factors, which may include (but are not limited to) the following:
Note: this factor is only relevant to Means Test Discretion 1.4.9.3.
There is discretion to grant legal aid where the applicant or legally assisted person does not satisfy the Means Test. This Guideline provides guidance on taking into account factors regarding the personal circumstances of the applicant that may impact on their ability to raise or access the funds necessary to pay for legal costs.
Legal aid may be granted where the determining officer is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances taking into account factors, which may include (but are not limited to) the following:
This Guideline relates to Means Test 1.4.9.1 to Means Test 1.4.9.3.
There is discretion to grant legal aid where the applicant or legally assisted person does not satisfy the Means Test. This Guideline provides guidance on taking into account factors regarding whether the applicant is experiencing circumstances relating to their income (including income deductions) that may impact on their ability to raise or access the funds necessary to pay for legal costs.
Legal aid may be granted where the determining officer is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances taking into account factors, which may include (but are not limited to) the following:
This Guideline relates to Means Test 1.4.9.3 Discretion to grant legal aid where the applicant does not satisfy the Means Test.
There is discretion to grant legal aid where the applicant or legally assisted person does not satisfy the Means Test. This Guideline provides guidance on taking into account factors regarding whether the applicant is experiencing circumstances relating to their assets that may impact on their ability to raise or access the funds necessary to pay for legal costs.
Legal aid may be granted where the determining officer is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances taking into account factors, which may include (but are not limited to) the following:
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