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 increases to:
• Commencing general federal law proceedings (individual): $835 → $870
• Interlocutory / procedural applications (individual): $485 → $505
• Hearing fees (individual): $995 → $1,035 per day
• Subpoenas (individual): $95 → $100
• Mediation attendance: $665 → $690
The Court notes that these fees are set by Federal Government Regulations, not by the Court itself.
For migration practitioners and applicants, this is a timely reminder to factor increasing litigation costs into strategic advice and review pathways from 1 July 2026.
Source:Â Increase-to-general-federal-law-and-migration-law-court-fees—1-July-2026.pdf
