Community Programs
Program 5: Member Advocacy and Advice
5.1 Financial and legal advice fees
- Financial planning – one free two-hour consultation per year.
- Tax advice – one free two-hour consultation per year.
- Initial legal advice, including wills and estate planning – one free two-hour consultation
per year.
5.2 Further approved legal costs
- Up to $11,000 per case according to the IBN Policy on Funding for Legal Fees and Disbursements.
Items NOT available
- Fines, bankruptcy expenses, taxes and debts.
Conditions
- IBN approval must be obtained before attending a legal appointment.
- IBN may refer members to the Pilbara Community Legal Service, Aboriginal Legal Services
or other agency. - Benefits for further approved legal costs are governed by IBN’s Policy on Funding for Legal Fees
and Disbursements (2017 revised)– special conditions and exclusions apply. Contact IBN for
details.
Supporting documents
- Program application form 5.1 or 5.2
- Supplier invoices or quotes showing payment details
- For Further Legal Costs – the application form 5.2 must be completed by your lawyer.
Application Processing Time
5.1 – Up to 10 working days once all the documents have been received by IBN.
5.2 – Processing time for Further approved legal costs may take longer.
Financial and legal advice fees
or
Further approved legal costs
Please note: this application form must be completed by a member along with the member’s legal representation, therefore an online form is not available. Please download the application form below and complete.