From 1 July 2026, the application fee to have certain decisions reviewed at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) — the independent review body that replaced the former AAT — has increased for migration decisions. According to the ART website (updated 22 June 2026):
- Migration decision review: $3,727. A 50% reduction may be available on financial hardship grounds.
- Protection decision review: $2,293. This fee is generally payable only if the application is not successful.
The new fees apply to any application fee paid on or after 1 July 2026 — even if your review application was lodged before that date. ART fees are indexed annually to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
What this means for you. If a visa (yours or a family member’s) has been refused or cancelled, you may have a right to ask the ART to review that decision within a strict time limit. Because the fee is now higher, the cost of pursuing a review has gone up, so preparing your case carefully and meeting deadlines matters more than ever.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Time limits to apply for review are strict and vary depending on the type of decision. Missing a deadline can mean losing the right to review.
- Not every decision can be reviewed at the ART. Your decision record should explain your review rights.
- Every case is different; outcomes depend on your individual circumstances and the law in force.
Nguyen Do Lawyers provides bilingual (Vietnamese–English) help with checking review rights, deadlines and preparing ART applications.
Source: art.gov.au — “Upcoming application fee increase” (updated 22 June 2026).
General information only — not legal advice. Please check official sources and/or book a consultation before acting. Book a consultation: call (03) 9364 8076.
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