Account entries – narrative

The narrative should be sufficient to determine both the nature and the reasonableness of the work undertaken.

Every entry does not require lengthy, detailed narrative, but the narrative should be sufficient to make clear what happened and to justify the associated charge.

Essential information to include in an account
Related or linked accounts

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Submission of accounts

Preparation of account expenses

Find out about whether you can charge for preparing, submitting or negotiating a children’s legal aid account.

Submission of accounts

Timely submission of account of expenses

Find out what the time limits are for lodging an account of expenses and in what circumstances we may accept a late account.

Submission of accounts

Essential information to include in an account

Find out about what essential information should be included in an account of expenses.

Submission of accounts

Related or linked accounts

Find out when to submit separate accounts and when to submit only one account where there are conjoined proceedings for multiple children.

Submission of accounts

Supporting documentation to submit with an account

Find out what documentation should be lodged when submitting an account for a case including documentation for proofs, appeals and termination/variation of CPO.