FAIR WORK ACT 2009 (NO. 28, 2009) - SECT 403 Schedule of costs

FAIR WORK ACT 2009 (NO. 28, 2009) - SECT 403

             (1)  A schedule of costs may be prescribed in relation to items of expenditure likely to be incurred in relation to matters that can be covered by an order:

                     (a)  under section 611 in relation to a matter arising under this Part; or

                     (b)  under section 401;

including expenses arising from the representation of a party by a person or organisation other than on a legal professional basis.

             (2)  If a schedule of costs is prescribed for the purposes of subsection (1), then, in awarding costs under section 611 in relation to a matter arising under this Part, or awarding costs under section 401, FWA:

                     (a)  is not limited to the items of expenditure appearing in the schedule; but

                     (b)  if an item does appear in the schedule--must not award costs in relation to that item at a rate or of an amount that exceeds the rate or amount appearing in the schedule.