Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts(1) If, on a costs review, the Supreme Court considers that the legal costs charged by a law practice are grossly excessive, the court must refer the matter to the disciplinary tribunal to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against any Australian legal practitioner or Australian-registered foreign lawyer involved.
(2) If the Supreme Court considers that a costs review raises any other matter that may amount to unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct on the part of an Australian legal practitioner or Australian-registered foreign lawyer, the court may refer the matter to the disciplinary tribunal to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against an Australian legal practitioner or Australian-registered foreign lawyer.