Upcoming Changes to Application Fees

From 1 July 2025, most application fees for seeking a review of a decision will increase. These changes apply across various types of matters, including taxation, migration, and appeals.

Key Fee Changes:

  • Standard Application Fee
    For decisions not otherwise specified, the standard application fee will increase to $1,148.
  • Small Business Taxation Decisions
    Applications to review decisions relating to small business taxation will increase to $616.
  • Minor Tax Disputes and Time Extension Refusals
    Where the amount of tax in dispute is less than $5,000, or the Commissioner has refused a request for more time to lodge an objection, the application fee will be $114.
  • Migration Decisions (excluding protection visas)
    The fee for reviewing a migration decision—excluding protection-related matters—will rise to $3,580.
    A 50% reduction may be available in cases of financial hardship.
  • Protection Visa Decisions
    The fee to review a protection visa decision will increase to $2,203.
    This fee generally only applies if the application is not successful.
  • Guidance and Appeals Panel Reviews
    Applications for review by the Guidance and Appeals Panel will also increase to $1,148.

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