VLA Handbook for lawyers
The VLA Handbook for lawyers sets out how apply for a grant of legal assistance and the guidelines and conditions of receiving a grant. It also explains the payment structure for private lawyers who perform legal aid work.
This version includes:
- changes to the family law guidelines on 1 November 2011
- the 10 per cent fee increase for all private practitioner fees and disbursements on 1 October 2011.
Archived versions
For versions of the Handbook prior to these changes see Archived versions of the Handbook.
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Commonwealth family law and child support guidelines
Date: 01 November 2011 -
Payments to lawyers and service providers
Date: 30 September 2011 -
Invoices, worksheets and forms
Date: 03 October 2011
ATLAS+ online grants management
See the VLA website for more about ATLAS+, including:
- training and help desk support
- key contacts
- easy quick start and system administrator guides.
SGP Navigator – 22 February 2012
Date: 21 Feb 2012SGP Navigator contains important compliance information about guidelines, fees and panel membership and as such, all section 29A panel members must read each update. Read on for information about Summary Crime guidelines.
Children’s law specialisation study support available
Date: 19 Feb 2012We are encouraging all eligible legal aid practitioners to upgrade their skills by undertaking Children’s Law Accredited Specialisation.