Clause Code : R122

Representation at proceedings - no proceedings have commenced refusal (child protection)

Clause type: Refusal

Solicitor clause wording

Legal aid is only available at this stage of proceedings where the Department is seeking a court assessment order, directive order, protective supervision order, custody order or short or long-term guardianship order. The Department is not currently seeking any of these orders. Your client may re-apply for aid if the Department proceeds with seeking one of these orders.

Client clause wording

Legal aid is only available at this stage of proceedings where the Department is seeking a court assessment order, directive order, protective supervision order, custody order or short or long-term guardianship order. The Department is not currently seeking any of these orders. You may re-apply for aid if the Department proceeds with seeking one of these orders.