Hourly Rates (Incl. GST)
| Role | Rate |
|---|---|
| Senior Lawyer | $550/hour |
| Lawyer (2–4 years’ experience) | $450/hour |
| Junior Lawyer (< 2 years’ experience) | $330/hour |
| Paralegal / Law Clerk | $220/hour |
| Administration Staff | $165/hour |
| Initial Consultation (30 minutes, new clients) | $220 |
| Initial Consultation (Up to 45 minutes, new clients) | $330 |
Property Law & Conveyancing (Incl. GST)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Sale of Real Estate | $1,100 |
| Standard Purchase of Real Estate (excl. contract review) |
$1,100 |
| Drafting or perusal and review LIV Contract / Vendor Statement (under 100 pages) |
$330 |
| Drafting or perusal and review LIV Contract / Vendor Statement (100+ pages) |
$440 |
| Urgent Contract / Vendor Statement Review (additional fee) |
$220 |
| Vendor Statement (if not proceeding after 3 months) |
$330-440 |
| Off-the-Plan Sale (excluding advice) |
$1,650 |
| Off-the-Plan / Complex / Non-LIV Contract Advice | $550/hour |
| Terms Sale / Purchase | From $1,400 |
| Retirement Village Sale | $1,550 |
| Retirement Village Purchase | $1,100 |
| Transfer of Real Estate | $1,100 |
| Verification of Identity (VOI) | $55 |
| Survivorship / Transmission (no mortgage) |
from $990 |
| Survivorship / Transmission (with mortgage) |
$1,100 |
| Mortgage with Loan Agreement | From $1,650 |
| Independent Advice on Guarantee / Loan | From $880 |
| Self-Managed Superannuation Funds | From $2,200 |
| Caveat | From $550 |
| Lease (Commercial) | From $1,650 |
| Lease Renewal and/or Variation | From $1,100 |
| Granny Flat Agreement | From $1,650 |
| Fencing or Boundary Survey Notice | From $880 |
| Easement | From $990 |
| Section 173 Agreement | From $1,100 |
Business & Commercial Law (Incl. GST)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sale of Business (excl. lease) (Over $100,000 at 1.65% of sales price) | From $2,500 |
| Purchase of Business (excl. lease) | From $2,500 |
| Contract Review / Drafting | $330–$550/hour |
| Letter of Demand | From $550 |
Building Contract (Incl. GST)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Building Contract Review & Advice | From $880 |
Wills & Powers of Attorney
We offer comprehensive estate planning packages to ensure your wishes are clearly documented.
Single Person (Incl. GST)
| Document / Package | Fee |
|---|---|
| Simple Will | $450 |
| Enduring Power of Attorney (personal & financial) |
$350 |
| Medical Treatment | $350 |
| Simple Will + Enduring Power of Attorney | $660 |
| Simple Will + Medical Treatment | $660 |
| Enduring Power of Attorney + Medical Treatment | $550 |
| Simple Will + Enduring Power of Attorney + Medical Treatment | $880 |
Couples (Incl. GST)
| Document / Package | Fee |
|---|---|
| Simple Will x2 | $880 |
| Enduring Power of Attorney x2 (personal & financial) |
$550 |
| Medical Treatment x2 | $550 |
| Simple Will + Enduring Power of Attorney x2 | $1100 |
| Simple Will + Medical Treatment x2 | $990 |
| Enduring Power of Attorney + Medical Treatment x2 | $990 |
| Simple Will + Enduring Power of Attorney + Medical Treatment x2 | $1550 |
Complex or Special Requests
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Complex Wills & Other Documents | $550/hour |
Probate & Letters of Administration (Incl. GST)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Probate Application (only) | From $2,500 |
| Letters of Administration (only) | From $2,500 |
| Estate Management | $220–$550/hour |
Family Law (Incl. GST)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Divorce Application (joint, no appearance) | $1,650 |
| Divorce Application (sole, no appearance) | $1,650 |
| Court Application (with Conciliation Conference) Includes advice on process/entitlements, negotiations, court filing fees, one directions hearing, preparation of consent orders with counsel support |
From $15,000 |
| Court Application (with Mediation) Same inclusions as above, with mediation |
From $20,000 |
| Consent Orders (Children) (from) |
$3,300 |
| Consent Orders (Property, no super) (from) |
$5,000 |
| Consent Orders (Children & Property, no super) (from) |
$6,000 |
| Consent Orders (Children, Property & Super) (from) |
$6,500 |
| Court Appearance (with Counsel) (from) |
$2,500 |
| Binding Financial Agreement (from) |
$3,300 |
Note: Filing fees and any additional disbursements are not included in the prices above.
Criminal Matters (Incl. GST)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial Appointment • Up to 30 minutes • Up to 45minutes |
$220 $330 |
| Perusal/Review of Brief of Evidence or Charge Sheet • Up to 10 charges (from) • More than 11 charges (from) |
$330 $440 |
| Police Interview / Initial Advice | From $550 |
| Mention (up to 10 charges) Up to Half Day (9 am–1 pm) Full Day (beyond 1 pm) |
$1,330 $1880 |
| Plea in Mitigation (up to 10 charges) | $2500 |
| Contested Hearing (up to 10 charges) | From $5500 |
| Bail Application | From $2200 |
| Guilty Plea (Summary Offence) | From $1,880 |
| Committal Mention (Indictable Offence) | From $2,750 |
| Committal Hearing (Indictable Offence) | From $5,500 |
| Plea Hearing (County or Supreme Court) | From $4,400 |
| Trial (County or Supreme Court) | From $11,000 |
| Ongoing Case Management | $550/hour (Senior Lawyer) |
Important:
- Counsel fees (barrister fees) and disbursements (e.g., expert reports, interpreters, filing fees) are not included in the above figures.
- The listed fees are general estimates based on matters up to 10 charges. Complex or high-volume cases willincur higher costs.
Factors That Influence Pricing
- Court Level – Magistrates, County, Supreme, FCFCOA and the Federal Courts; each has different procedures and complexities.
- Number of Charges – Multiple charges often require additional preparation and court appearances.
- Complexity – Points of law, points of fact, expert witnesses, or specialist reports may increase costs.
- Number of Returns – Each additional mention or adjournment can lead to extra fees.
- Expert Opinions & Support – Forensic experts, interpreters, or other specialized services add to overall expenses.
Migration Law – Schedule of Fees (Incl. GST)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial Consultation (up to 45 minutes) | $330 |
| General Visa Eligibility & Advice | From $550 |
| Student Visa (Subclass 500) Application | From $2,500 |
| Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 or 309/100) Application | From $7,700 |
| Skilled Migration (e.g., Subclass 189, 190, 491) | From $3,850 |
| Employer-Sponsored Visas (e.g., Subclass 482) | From $4,400 |
| Business / Investor Visas (e.g., Subclass 188, 888) | From $7,700 |
| Citizenship Application | From $1,650 |
| Appeals & Review Applications (AAT, Federal Circuit Court) |
From $3,300 |
| MRT / RRT / AAT Tribunal Hearing Representation | $550/hour (Senior Lawyer) |
Note: Government fees and disbursements (such as translations, health checks, police clearances, etc.) are not included.
