Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00759:reg:13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00759
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 13
Character Range: 12195–13344

13  Financial assistance for representation at hearing by legal practitioner
 (1) A person who is summoned to attend a hearing may apply to the Attorney‑General for financial assistance in respect of the person's representation at the hearing by a legal practitioner.
 (2) A person who:
 (a) is not giving evidence at a hearing; and
 (b) is being represented at the hearing by a legal practitioner with the consent of the Commissioner;
may apply to the Attorney‑General for financial assistance in respect of that representation.
 (3) If a person applies under subsection (1) or (2), the Attorney‑General may, if the Attorney‑General is satisfied that:
 (a) refusing the application would result in serious financial difficulty for the person; or
 (b) the circumstances of the case are of such a special nature that the application should be granted;
authorise the Commonwealth to provide the person with financial assistance, determined by the Attorney‑General, in respect of the person's representation at the hearing by a legal practitioner.
 (4) Financial assistance is payable in accordance with the authorisation, subject to this instrument.