Section 15 of the Civil Proceedings Act 2011 (Qld) is sufficiently broad to permit costs orders in favour of non-party objectors in admission proceedings, but the discretion should only be exercised where the interests of justice require it. An objector granted leave to appear is a participant but not a party. Costs incurred before leave to appear is granted are not recoverable, and a self-represented solicitor-objector cannot recover fees paid to another solicitor for professional assistance.
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