(1) An Australian legal practitioner may apply for renewal of an Australian practising certificate after 30 April in any year on payment of a surcharge of—
(a) if the application is made on or before 31 May—25% of the prescribed fee for renewal of the certificate; or
(b) if the application is made after 31 May—50% of the prescribed fee for renewal of the certificate.
(2) The Victorian Legal Services Board may refund all or part of a surcharge paid under subsection (1) if it considers that there are special circumstances.
(3) This section does not apply to a person who was not an Australian legal practitioner whose home jurisdiction is Victoria on 30 April in the relevant year.
Division 3—Australian registration certificates