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No Win, No Fee · Australia-Wide
Most people who’ve been let down by a professional aren’t sitting on a pile of savings. That’s what makes the situation so difficult — you’ve already lost money, time, or health because of someone who was supposed to know better. The last thing you need is a legal bill on top of it.
Fair Go Australia works on a no-win, no-fee basis. That’s not a marketing line — it’s the actual structure of every matter we take on. You don’t pay to get started, and if your claim doesn’t succeed, you don’t owe us legal fees.
It means exactly what it says — but it’s worth being specific, because people’s experiences with legal costs vary and trust has to be earned.
Here’s how it works in practice:
One thing worth being upfront about: in some matters, out-of-pocket costs can arise — things like expert reports, court filing fees, or medical records. These are called disbursements, and they’re separate from legal fees. We’ll explain how these are handled for your specific situation during the evaluation. Most people find this is far less daunting than they expected.
The evaluation isn’t a sales call. It’s a genuine assessment of your situation by people who know this area of law.
We’ll look at:
There’s no obligation to proceed. If we don’t think there’s a viable claim, we’ll tell you that directly rather than string you along.
TIME LIMIT WARNING
In most Australian states, professional negligence claims must generally be commenced within three years of the date you became aware — or reasonably should have become aware — of the negligence. Missing this deadline can permanently extinguish your right to claim, regardless of how strong the case might have been. If you’re unsure whether your limitation period is still open, contact our team for a free assessment as soon as possible.
| State / Territory | Limitation legislation |
|---|---|
| NSW | Limitation Act 1969 (NSW) |
| VIC | Limitation of Actions Act 1958 (VIC) |
| QLD | Limitation of Actions Act 1974 (QLD) |
| WA | Limitation Act 2005 (WA) |
| SA | Limitation of Actions Act 1936 (SA) |
| TAS | Limitation Act 1974 (TAS) |
| ACT | Limitation Act 1985 (ACT) |
| NT | Limitation Act 1981 (NT) |
We handle professional negligence claims — that’s it. Not family law, not conveyancing, not traffic matters. This is what we do.
You don’t need to be in Sydney or Melbourne to get proper help. We work with clients across every state and territory.
Every engagement starts with a clear, written fee agreement. You’ll know what applies before anything begins.
We know waiting is hard, especially when you’re already stressed. We take response times seriously.
Under a no-win, no-fee arrangement, there are no upfront legal fees and nothing payable if the claim is unsuccessful. If the claim succeeds, legal fees are paid from the compensation recovered — agreed in advance. Some matters involve disbursements such as expert reports or court fees, which are discussed and explained before any work begins.
No legal fees are payable to Fair Go Australia if your claim does not succeed. That’s the core of a genuine no-win, no-fee arrangement. Any potential disbursement obligations specific to your matter will be explained clearly at the outset — before you commit to anything.
You don’t need a folder full of documents to start. A general account of what happened, who the professional was, what you believe went wrong, and the type of loss you’ve experienced is enough to begin the free evaluation. Our team will identify what supporting material might be needed as the assessment progresses.
The timeframe depends on the complexity of the matter, whether the claim is resolved by settlement or goes to trial, and which state’s court system is involved. Many matters resolve without the need for a full trial. During your free case evaluation, we’ll give you an honest view of what the timeline might look like for your specific situation.
Yes, in most cases. Professionals are required to maintain professional indemnity insurance, including run-off cover for claims made after they have ceased practising. The claim would typically be made against their insurer. We can advise you on the specific situation during your free evaluation.
The evaluation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. It’s a conversation — one that gives you a clear picture of whether there’s a claim worth pursuing and what it would take to pursue it.
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Our goal is to help people in the best way possible. this is a basic principle in every case and cause for success. contact us today for a free consultation.
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