Following the announcement of the Australian Citizenship fee increase and the CSIT/TSMIT/SSIT salary threshold increase by the new 2025-26, we now have an update on the fee increase for the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).

Applicants who wish to appeal their decision to the ART or the FCFCOA on and/or after 1 July 2025 will be affected by the new increase in application fees. If you have a refused or a cancellation decision, consider speaking with an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law to assist with your complex visa matter.

Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) Fees Increase

ART Services	Current ART Fees	New ART Fees by 1 July 2025
Migration decision	AUD 3,496	AUD 3,580 (50% reduction may be granted on financial hardship grounds)
Protection decision	AUD 2,151*	AUD 2,203*

*Protection visa applicants will have to make a payment if their ART decision is unsuccessful, which means the ART decision affirms the Department of Home Affairs’ (DoHA) decision to refuse or cancel the visa.

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) Fees Increase

FCFCOA Services	Current FCFCOA Fees	New FCFCOA Fees by 1 July 2025
Full fee	AUD 3,920	AUD 4,015
Reduced fee*	AUD 1,960	AUD 2,005

*Requires approval by a Registrar or an authorised officer.

Reach out to Agape Henry Crux and schedule a time with one of our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law for tailored advice and to represent your complex matter. The team of immigration lawyers specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.

We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.

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