A costs assessment made under s 296 of the Legal Profession Act 2006 (ACT) is reviewable by appeal under r 6256 of the Court Procedures Rules 2006 (ACT), not by reconsideration under r 1852. The 5-day appeal period under r 5014(1)(a) applies. A genuine mistake as to the applicable procedural rule may justify an extension of time, particularly where the appeal is de novo, but conditions may be imposed to minimise prejudice to the respondent.
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