Motion for an Inquiry into court fee increases
I move:
That the following matter be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by Thursday, 21 March 2013:
The impact of recent proposed federal court fee increases on access to justice in Australia, with particular reference to:
a) The impact of federal court fee increases on low-income and ordinary Australians and operators of small businesses;
b) Whether recent and proposed fee increases are reasonable, based on evidence and consistent with other justice policy matters;