ART Application Fee Increase: New Fees From 1 July 2026
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Last Updated: 24 June 2026
What Is the ART Application Fee Increase?
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) increases all application fees from 1 July 2026.
The new fees apply to any payment made on or after that date — even if you lodged your review application before 1 July 2026.
Fees increase annually under Rule 33 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Rules 2024, with adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
ART Application Fees From 1 July 2026
Review Type | Fee From 1 July 2026 |
Standard application fee (decisions not specified elsewhere) | $1,195 |
Review of a reviewable migration decision | $3,727 |
Review of a reviewable protection decision | $2,293 |
Review by the Guidance and Appeals Panel | $1,195 |
Small business taxation decision | $641 |
Certain taxation decisions — tax in dispute under $5,000 or late objection extension refused | $119 |
Concessional circumstances | $100 (unchanged) |
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner decision (new) | $1,195 (standard fee) |
Source: Administrative Review Tribunal — Upcoming Application Fee Increase, published 22 June 2026.
What Changes for Migration Applicants?
Migration Decision Reviews
If the Department of Home Affairs refused your visa and you have review rights, the ART review fee rises to $3,727 from 1 July 2026.
A 50% reduction — down to approximately $1,863.50 — may be granted on financial hardship grounds.
This fee applies to reviewable migration decisions, which include most visa refusals and cancellations where review rights are stated in your decision notice.
Protection Decision Reviews
If you applied for a protection visa and your application was refused, the ART review fee rises to $2,293 from 1 July 2026.
The protection review fee works differently from the migration review fee. You generally pay this fee only if your review is not successful. If the ART sets aside the refusal in your favour, the fee is typically not charged.
Concessional Fee
The concessional fee remains at $100. This applies in limited circumstances explained on the ART fees page.
Does the New Fee Apply to My Application?
The ART applies the new fees to any payment made on or after 1 July 2026.
What this means in practice:
If you lodged your review before 1 July 2026 but have not yet paid the fee, the new higher fee applies when you pay.
If you paid the fee before 1 July 2026, the old fee applies.
The lodgement date alone does not determine which fee schedule applies — the payment date does.
Check your application status and confirm payment timing if your review is pending around this date.
Why Do ART Fees Increase?
ART fees increase annually under two legislative instruments:
Rule 33 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Rules 2024
Regulations 4.13A and 4.31BA of the Migration Regulations 1994
Both instruments tie annual increases to changes in the Consumer Price Index. The amounts for each year are published in the Government Notices Gazette.
New: NDIS Review Fee
From 1 July 2026, a fee now applies to applications for review of a decision made by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner.
Previously, no fee applied. The applicable fee is the standard application fee of $1,195.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ART migration review fee from 1 July 2026?
The fee for review of a reviewable migration decision rises to $3,727 from 1 July 2026. A 50% reduction may apply on financial hardship grounds.
What is the ART protection review fee from 1 July 2026?
The fee for review of a reviewable protection decision rises to $2,293. This fee is generally only payable if the review is not successful.
Does the fee increase apply if I already lodged my review?
Yes, if you have not yet paid the fee. The new fees apply to any payment made on or after 1 July 2026, regardless of when the application was lodged.
Can I get a reduction on the ART migration review fee?
Yes. A 50% reduction on the migration review fee may be granted on financial hardship grounds.
Why does the ART increase fees each year?
Fees increase annually in line with the Consumer Price Index under Rule 33 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Rules 2024 and Regulations under the Migration Regulations 1994.
What is the concessional ART fee?
The concessional fee is $100 and remains unchanged. It applies in specific circumstances set out on the ART fees page.
Is there a new ART fee for NDIS reviews?
Yes. From 1 July 2026, a fee applies for review of NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner decisions. The standard application fee of $1,195 applies.
What Should You Do Before 1 July 2026?
If you are considering an ART review of a migration or protection decision, the fee increase takes effect on 1 July 2026.
Acting before that date means paying under the current fee schedule — provided payment is completed before 1 July.
Strict deadlines apply to all ART review applications. Missing the deadline stated in your refusal notice removes your right to review.
If you received a visa refusal and want to understand your review options, our registered migration agents can assess your situation before you lodge anything.
For a full explanation of the ART review process, eligibility, and what to expect at a hearing, see our guide: ART Visa Refusal Australia — How to Appeal a Refusal (2026 Guide)
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