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June 22, 2026

FCA: Increase to general federal law and migration law court fees – 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, filing fees in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will increase across a range of general federal law and migration matters. Key migration-related points: • Migration judicial review applications (Migration Act s476 / migration-related jurisdiction):– Full fee remains $4,015– Reduced fee remains $2,005 (where approved) Other notable changes include…

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ART application fees increasing from 1 July 2026

ART application fees are increasing from 1 July 2026. Key changes include: • Review of a reviewable migration decision: $3,727 (up from current fees)• Review of a reviewable protection decision: $2,293 (generally payable only if unsuccessful)• Standard application fee: $1,195• Concessional fee remains $100 in eligible circumstances Importantly, the new fee applies to any application…

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