Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(subregulation 13 (1))
1. A person attending to give evidence because of his or her professional, scientific or other special skill or knowledge -- the amount provided in the High Court Rules for the expenses of witnesses possessing such skill or knowledge.
2. A person, not referred to in item 1, remunerated by wages, salary or fees -- the amount provided in the High Court Rules for the expenses of witnesses so remunerated.
3. A person not referred to in items 1 and 2 -- the amount provided in the High Court Rules for the expenses of witnesses generally.
4. A person attending to give expert evidence -- the sum of:
(a) a reasonable amount for qualifying to give that evidence; and
(b) an amount allowed under item 1, 2 or 3.
5. A person referred to in item 1, 2 or 3 -- a reasonable amount:
(a) for travel by the person to and from the place of attendance; and
(b) if the person is required to be absent overnight from his or her usual place of residence, for meals and accommodation.