Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1979 No. 140 FEDERAL COURT RULES - RULE 62.22

22. (1) In the case of a fee or allowance which is discretionary it shall,
unless otherwise provided, be allowed at the discretion of the taxing officer.

(2) The taxing officer in the exercise of his discretion shall take into
consideration-

   (a)  the other fees and allowances to the solicitor and counsel, if any, in
        respect of the work to which such a fee or allowance applies;

   (b)  the nature and importance of the proceeding;

   (c)  the amount involved;

   (d)  the principle involved;

   (e)  the interest of the parties;

   (f)  the fund, estate or person to bear the costs;

   (g)  the general conduct and cost of the proceeding; and

   (h)  all other relevant circumstances.