(1)  The parties to an application to the Supreme Court under this Division may be represented by an Australian legal practitioner at the hearing of the application.

(2)  On making an order under this Division, or on determining an appeal under section 18 (Appeal by law practice or lay associate), the Supreme Court may make orders for costs.

(3)  An order for costs –

(a) may be for a specified amount or an unspecified amount; and

(b) if for an unspecified amount, may specify the basis on which the amount is to be determined; and

(c) may specify the terms on which costs must be paid.