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s 35C

Expenses of dispute resolution

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Part 5ADispute resolution

35C Expenses of dispute resolution

(1)

The commission may, to partly or fully meet the costs associated with approved negotiation in a matter or proceeding—

(a)

use money available to the commission; or

(b)

require a legally assisted person, or another party, in the matter or proceeding to partly or fully meet the costs.

(2)

An amount required to be paid under subsection (1) (b)—

(a)

is a debt owing to the commission; and

(b)

must be paid in the time and way stated by the commission.

Note An amount owing under a law may be recovered as a debt in a court of competent jurisdiction or the ACAT (see Legislation Act, s 177).

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Section 35C — Expenses of dispute resolution — Legal Aid Act 1977 (Australian Capital Territory) — Barrister AI