Costs Involved in a Migration Court Review
Federal court filing fees
Filing an application for judicial review of a migration decision with the Federal Circuit and Family Court costs $4,180, or a reduced fee of $2,090 where a Registrar or authorised officer approves this, effective 1 July 2026. If the matter proceeds to a hearing, a setting-down fee and a daily hearing fee of $1,035 each generally apply. These fees are set by Commonwealth regulation under the Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court Regulations 2022, not by the Court itself, and are reviewed annually. Exemptions or reductions may be available in cases of financial hardship or for certain concession card holders.
Legal representation and litigation costs
Costs vary depending on how complex the case is and how much court involvement is needed.
Additional legal preparation expenses
These can include document preparation, affidavits, and expert legal submissions.