Student consultation (Basic points test only)

$110.00 for 30 minutes

This is for information on the points test only and relevant useful information. For proper legal advice you must contact us for an appropriate consultation.

Student consultation (non complicated)

AUD $ 130 (All incl with GST) for 30 minutes

AUD $ 160 ( All incl with GST) for 30 minutes to an hour

Student consultation (complicated)

AUD $ 160 ( All incl with GST) for 30 – 45 minutes

AUD $ 220 -330.00( All incl with GST) for an hour

Other Migration Consultations (non complicated)

AUD $ 130 (All incl with GST) – for 30 minutes

AUD $ 220-330.00( All incl with GST) for an hour

Other Migration Consultations(complicated)

AUD $ 220.00 (All incl with GST) for 30 minutes

AUD $ 440.00( All incl with GST) for an hour

Skills Assessment

AUD $350 -$400 - $500.00 + GST

(depends on the matter)

Student Visas

AUD $880 with GST + $30 disb

TR (temporary resident 485 visa)

AUD $990 - 1200 with GST  + disbursements $30

General Skilled Categories Visas

AUD $2200 - $4000 +GST 10%+ disb $30

Family , Parent & Partner Visas

AUD $1500 - 2000 + GST 10%+ disbursements$30

Employer Sponsored (Temporary) Visas

AUD $3000 - 5000 + GST 10%+ disbursements$60

Complicated matters: up to $15000.00 - $20000.00

Employer Sponsored (Permanent) Visas

AUD $3000 - 5000 + GST 10%+ disbursements$60

Complicated matters: up to $15000.00 - $20000.00

Reviews and Appeals

AUD $1100 -$5000.00(may vary on the matter) + GST 10%+ disbursements $60

Complicated matters: up to $15000.00 - as per cost agreement

State sponsorship eligibility (one state)

AUD $110 (incl all charges)

State sponsorship eligibility (all states)

AUD $400.00 (incl all charges)

State Sponsorship Application

AUD $350-500 + GST (%10) + disbursements $30

Decision Ready Assessment:

DRC Certification with form 956 appointment:

$550.00

the fee depend on the visa sub class the work we have to do after the DRC assessment. For a fee estimation see above.

Migration (basic & non complicated)

$110.00

Migration Consultations (PR Assessment)

$220.00

Migration Consultations (complicated)

$220 – $330.00

Migration  (Skills Assessment)

AUD $400 - $500.00 (depend on the matter)

General Skilled Categories Visas (offshore)

AUD $3500.00 – 6000.00 Depend on the country and the matter

Other Consultations and fees

Same as above for Australian fees

Also visit - How to choose a migration agent

Quick Due diligence checks when choosing a Migration Lawyer or a non lawyer agent

These are the minimum checks but read the this article in full very carefully

1. Search the register extracts of Legal Services Board Victoria. (NOTE: non lawyer agents cannot provide Legal Advice on Migration). Each State Board has its own registry.
2. Check The Register of Migration Agents. In Australia, migration agents must be registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority.
3. Australian Business Register - provides access to the publicly available information provided by businesses when they register for an Australian Business Number (ABN)

See: Be Informed About Australian Migration Fraud - Can anyone guarantee a visa

In the interest of consumer protection and to encourage competition, the following links shows the range of fees charged by the majority of registered migration agents and by our law firm.

Agent Fee Data – January 2009 to December 2009

(The fees quoted are in Australian Dollars and include GST)

Range

Fees charged for work performed can vary as a result of a number of factors.

Why do fees vary?

An agent might charge lower fees due to:

• their inexperience as an agent
• their desire to enter a particular market
• their desire to assist in unusual circumstances
• the ease of that particular application
• the applicant having already partly completed the application
• the current marketplace fee levels.

An agent might charge higher fees due to:

• their level of experience as a migration agent
• the specific difficulties or complexities of a particular case
• the costs associated with running a larger business or practice
• the desire of the applicant for higher personal levels of service.

Exactly what does “fees” include?

• Fees include GST
• Fees do not include any disbursements such as DIAC lodgment fees, charges for photocopying, couriers, etc.

You should check with your migration agent whether there are additional charges that are not included in the quoted fees, for example; photocopying, phone calls and couriers.

Source: The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (www.mara.gov.au)

Migration Agent Fees - How much is too much? - This is a public discussion on Migration Agent Fees

Fees/Costs for Legal matters

Information on cost methods, cost agreements, disclosure, disbursements, billing and your rights relating to legal costs. = Legal Practitioner's Costs

Noted below is estimation only, fees can vary.

Conveyance matters - $730 - +850 (+ GST + *Disbursements)

General Power of Attorney – $110.00 - $180.00+GST

Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial) – $180.00 +GST

Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical Treatment) – $180.00 +GST

Basic Will - $160.00 -$200 (one person)+GST

Basic Wills for husband and wife (mirror wills) - $250.00- $330+GST

Estate matters (uncontested applications for grants of probate) - Supreme Court Probate Scale

*Disbursements are generally defined as being payments the law practice makes on behalf of the client – for example certificate, Court filing fees and Counsel’s fees.

Fee estimations at our firm

Senior Solicitor –$330.00 per hour
Junior Solicitor – $220.00 per hour
Law Clerk– $110.00 per hour

In a large firm, you would expect much higher charge out rates such as:

Partner: $800.00 per hour
Special Counsel: $600.00 per hour
Senior Associate: $500.00 per hour
Junior Solicitor: $300.00 per hour

Law Clerk– $180.00 per hour

The medium sized firms would most likely have charge out rates somewhere between these rates.

Barristers fees

Barristers are on a different system of rankings within the profession and often charge in a different manner to solicitors. Some will charge on an hourly basis and others an appearance fee, or a specific fee for a given type of hearing. Some barristers also charge an amount for each day of work which is conducted on a case. Barristers rarely do work on a contingency basis and mainly charge an hourly rate for their work which may be advisory in nature or related to court appearance. As a very basic guide, barristers may charge the following amounts:

QC/SC: 1,000.00 per hour
Senior Barrister: 600.00 per hour
Junior Barrister: 400.00 per hour

For daily court fees, this would relate to the following amounts:

QC/SC: 8,000.00 per hour
Senior Barrister: 5,000 per hour
Junior Barrister: 3,000 per hour

For some types of matters there are rates which proscribed by statute .Also, in relation to appearances by counsel, there are often systems of suggested fees which are given by the courts as a guide to what solicitors should charge in relation to their work. An example of this is the system of fees given by the Federal Court:

Fee on Brief
Junior Counsel $1200-4,800
Senior Counsel $1,950-7,200

Appearance at hearing (daily rate including conference)

Junior Counsel $850-3,950
Senior Counsel $1,950-6,000

Interlocutory Applications

Motion/Interlocutory hearing
- short (up to 2 hours)
Junior Counsel $350-2,000
Senior Counsel $650-3,900

- long (2 hrs plus)
Junior Counsel $400-3,000
Senior Counsel $800-6,000

Hourly rate for: Directions hearing, Preparation time, Conferences (not occurring on day of hearing), Settling applications, statements of claim, affidavits, defence, other documents, Opinions, advice on evidence, Written submissions (where not allowed above), Attending to receive judgment (where appropriate), Not otherwise provided for:

Junior Counsel $250-500
Senior Counsel $400-700

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