Filing fees

101

Application for a constitutional or other writ

(a) for a publicly listed company

$18,345

(b) for a corporation

$12,220

(c) in any other case

$4,050

(d) financial hardship fee

$1,350

102

Writ of summons or petition

(a) for a publicly listed company

$18,345

(b) for a corporation

$12,220

(c) in any other case

$4,050

(d) financial hardship fee

$1,350

103

Civil leave or civil special leave application

(a) for a publicly listed company

$18,345

(b) for a corporation

$12,220

(c) in any other case

$4,050

(d) financial hardship fee

$1,350

104

Criminal special leave application

(a) general fee

$165

(b) financial hardship fee

$55

105

Application initiating a proceeding (including removals under section 40 of the Act, but not including an application mentioned in another item of this Schedule)

(a) for a publicly listed company

$18,345

(b) for a corporation

$12,220

(c) in any other case

$4,050

(d) financial hardship fee

$1,350

106

Civil notice of appeal

(a) for a publicly listed company

$18,345

(b) for a corporation

$12,220

(c) in any other case

$4,050

(d) financial hardship fee

$1,350

107

Criminal notice of appeal

(a) general fee

$970

(b) financial hardship fee

$320

Hearing fees

108

For the hearing before the Full Court of a notice of appeal in relation to a criminal proceeding

(a) general fee

$1,625

(b) financial hardship fee

$540

109

For the hearing in relation to a proceeding before the Full Court, other than an application for leave or special leave to appeal, a criminal appeal or an application for removal under section 40 of the Act
—for the first day of the hearing

(a) for a publicly listed company

$24,890

(b) for a corporation

$16,585

(c) in any other case

$6,810

(d) financial hardship fee

$2,270

110

For the hearing in relation to a proceeding before the Full Court, other than an application for leave or special leave to appeal, a criminal appeal or an application for removal under section 40 of the Act
—for each day or part of a day (not including the first day of the hearing)

(a) for a publicly listed company

$8,285

(b) for a corporation

$5,525

(c) in any other case

$2,265

(d) financial hardship fee

$755

111

For the hearing before a single Justice of: (a) an application for a constitutional or other writ; or (b) a petition; or (c) a writ of summons; or (d) an application (other than an application for directions; for each half day or part of a half day

(a) for a publicly listed company

$2,765

(b) for a corporation

$1,840

(c) in any other case

$765

(d) financial hardship fee

$255

201

Searching or inspecting a document mentioned in rule 4.07.4 of the Rules—for each hour or part of an hour

$32

202

Making a photocopy or office copy of any document—for each page

$4

203

Copy of reasons for judgment:

(a) for each copy issued to a person not a party to the proceedings; and

$4

(b) for each copy after the first copy issued to a party to the proceedings; and

$4

(c) in relation to each copy issued:

(i) for each page in excess of 10 pages; or

$1

(ii) maximum per copy

$75

204

Annual subscription for copies of reasons for judgments

$1,305

205

Copy of transcript of proceedings prepared by the Court Reporting Service—for each page

$19

206

Certificate of a Registrar other than a certificate of taxation

$105

207

Taxing a bill of costs for every $100, or part of $100

$23

208

Responding to a request about whether a named person is involved in proceedings before the Court—up to 10 names

$32

101

Filing of a document by which a proceeding in the Federal Court is commenced, other than: (a) a proceeding or application mentioned in item 102 to 104, 112, 113 or 115 to 115B; or (b) an appeal from a judgment of a court; or (c) an application for leave or special leave to appeal; or (d) an incidental proceeding in the course of, or in connection with, a proceeding; or (e) an application under the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010

(a) for a corporation

$4,930

(b) in any other case

$1,695

102

Filing of an application under section 46PO or 46PP of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986

No annual increase

$55

103

Filing of an application under section 539 of the Fair Work Act 2009 in either of the following circumstances: (a) the applicant has been dismissed from employment in alleged contravention of Part 3-1 of that Act; (b) the applicant alleges a breach of section 351 of that Act

The fee prescribed under subsection 395(2) of the Fair Work Act 2009 for the filing of the application.

Increased in accordance with the Fair Work Regulations 2009

$87.20

103A

Filing of an application under section 539 of the Fair Work Act 2009 for orders in relation to an alleged contravention of Division 2 of Part 3‑5A of that Act

$90

104

Filing of an application under section 539 of the Fair Work Act 2009 if the applicant has been dismissed from employment in alleged contravention of section 772 of that Act

The fee prescribed under subsection 395(2) of the Fair Work Act 2009 for the filing of the application.

Increased in accordance with the Fair Work Regulations 2009

$87.20

105

Filing of a bill of costs

$545

106

Filing of an affidavit or other document originating an application for leave or special leave to appeal

(a) for a corporation

$4,920

(b) in any other case

$2,280

107

Filing of a notice of appeal commencing an appeal from a judgment of a court if no fee has been paid under item 106

(a) for a corporation–an amount equal to the sum of the fees mentioned in items 106 and 109 for a corporation

$12,325

(b) in any other case–an amount equal to the sum of the fees mentioned in items 106 and 109 for a person other than a corporation

$5,695

108

Filing of a notice of appeal commencing an appeal from a decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

(a) for a corporation

$12,320

(b) in any other case

$5,705

109

Filing of a notice of appeal in a proceeding in relation to which a fee has been paid under item 106

(a) for a corporation

$7,405

(b) in any other case

$3,415

110

Filing of an application to review a decision of the relevant Registrar of the court under subsection 35A(5) of the Federal Court Act

(a) for a corporation

$2,005

(b) in any other case

$825

111

Filing of: (a) an interlocutory application, other than an interlocutory application mentioned in another item; or (b) an application under the Trans‑Tasman Proceedings Act 2010, other than an application mentioned in item 115C

(a) for a corporation

$1,510

(b) in any other case

$610

112

Filing of a document by which a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 is commenced

(a) for a publicly listed company

$6,870

(b) for a corporation

$4,585

(c) for a public authority

$4,585

(d) in any other case

$1,910

113

Filing of an application for an order for substituted service of a bankruptcy notice

(a) for a publicly listed company

$1,525

(b) for a corporation

$1,015

(c) for a public authority

$1,015

(d) in any other case

$430

114

Filing of a cross-claim

(a) for a corporation

$4,930

(b) in any other case

$1,695

115

Filing of an urgent application without notice, by a person (the prospective applicant) who intends to commence a proceeding, for any of the following: (a) if the proceeding relates to property—an order: (i) for the detention, custody, preservation or inspection of property; or (ii) to authorise a person to enter land, or do an act or thing, to give effect to the order; (b) if the proceeding relates to the right of the prospective applicant to an amount in a fund—an order that the amount in the fund be paid into the Federal Court or otherwise secured

(a) for a corporation

$8,635

(b) in any other case

$3,135

115A

Filing of an application (including an interlocutory application) for an order:
(a) restraining a person from removing, disposing of, dealing with, or diminishing the value of, assets; or (b) for the purpose of preventing the frustration or inhibition of the Court’s process by seeking to meet a danger that a judgment or prospective judgment of the Court will be wholly or partly unsatisfied

(a) for a corporation

$8,635

(b) in any other case

$3,135

115B

Filing of an application (including an interlocutory application) for an order for the purpose of securing or preserving evidence and requiring a person to permit other persons to enter premises for the purpose of securing the preservation of evidence that is, or may be, relevant to an issue in a proceeding or anticipated proceeding

(a) for a corporation

$8,635

(b) in any other case

$3,135

115C

Filing of an application to register a New Zealand judgment under the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010

$150

116

Setting down for hearing a proceeding (including an application, appeal, cross‑claim or cross‑appeal) or an issue in question in a proceeding

(a) for a corporation

$8,250

(b) in any other case

$3,390

117

For the hearing of an application (including a cross‑claim) under subsection 35A(5) of the Federal Court Act—for each day or part of a day

(a) for a corporation

$3,295

(b) in any other case

$1,345

118

For the hearing of an application (including a cross‑claim) other than: (a) an application mentioned in item 117; or (b) an issue or question in such an application; or (c) an appeal (including a cross‑appeal); for the second, third and fourth days, or part of those days

(a) for a corporation

$3,295

(b) in any other case

$1,345

119

For the hearing of an application (including a cross‑claim) other than: (a) an application mentioned in item 117; or (b) an issue or question in such an application; or (c) an appeal (including a cross‑appeal); for the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth days, or part of those days

(a) for a corporation

$5,945

(b) in any other case

$2,255

120

For the hearing of an application (including a cross‑claim), other than: (a) an application mentioned in item 117; or (b) an issue or question in such an application; or (c) an appeal (including a cross‑appeal); for the tenth, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th days, or part of those days

(a) for a corporation

$11,710

(b) in any other case

$4,530

121

For the hearing of an application (including a cross‑claim) other than: (a) an application mentioned in item 117; or (b) an issue or question in such an application; or (c) an appeal (including a cross‑appeal); for the 15th and subsequent days, or part of the 15th and subsequent days

(a) for a corporation

$17,560

(b) in any other case

$6,790

121A

For the hearing for an examination by a relevant Registrar of the Federal Court under section 50 or 81 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966—for each day or part of a day

(a) for a publicly listed company

$4,955

(b) for a corporation

$3,295

(c) for a public authority

$3,295

(d) in any other case

$1,345

122

For the hearing for an examination by a relevant Registrar of the Federal Court under Division 1 of Part 5.9 of the Corporations Act 2001—for each day or part of a day

(a) for a corporation

$3,295

(b) in any other case

$1,345

123

On request, production of file of the Federal Court and the making of a copy or copies of a document or documents in the file (regardless of the number of documents to which the request relates)

(a) for each production of the file

$60

(b) for each page included in a copy made in accordance with the request

$1

124

For each service or execution, or attempted service or execution, of process of the Federal Court by an officer of the Federal Court

An amount equal to:

(a) the amount of any expenses reasonably incurred by the officer in the service or execution, or attempted service or execution, of the process; and

No annual increase

(b) a charge worked out at the hourly rate of salary payable to the officer for the time involved in the service or execution, or attempted service or execution

No annual increase

125

For the seizure and sale of goods by an officer of the Federal Court in the execution of process of the court (except in relation to a proceeding under the Admiralty Act 1988)

$1,475

126

For issuing a subpoena

(a) for a corporation

$295

(b) in any other case

$145

127

For issuing a summons to a person, under section 50 or 81 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966, to attend an examination about a debtor’s examinable affairs

(a) for a publicly listed company

$950

(b) for a corporation

$615

(c) for a public authority

$615

(d) in any other case

$315

128

For taxation of a bill of costs in which the amount claimed in the bill is $10,000 or less

$1,610

129

For taxation of a bill of costs in which the amount claimed in the bill is more than $10,000 and no more than $100,000

$5,505

130

For taxation of a bill of costs in which the amount claimed in the bill is more than $100,000 and no more than $500,000

$6,295

131

For taxation of a bill of costs in which the amount claimed in the bill is more than $500,000

$7,080

132

For mediation by an officer of the Federal Court—for each attendance at the mediation

(a) for a corporation

$2,585

(b) in any other case

$1,105

1

Attendance on the first day of a trial:

(a) for 4 hours or less; or

(a) Half the amount mentioned in item 2

(b) for more than 4 hours

(b) The amount mentioned in item 2

2

Attendance on each day of a trial for days 2, 3, 4 and 5

$139

3

Attendance on each day of a trial for days 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10

$152

4

Attendance on each day of a trial after day 10

$168

5

Attendance on the last day of a trial, if required to serve for more than 8 hours (excluding adjournments for meals):

(a) for an additional period of up to 4 hours; or

(a) The amount mentioned for the day in another item plus half the amount mentioned for that day

(b) for an additional period of more than 4 hours

(b) Double the amount mentioned for the day in another item

201

Filing of a document by which a proceeding in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) seeking final orders is commenced, other than: (a) a proceeding mentioned in any of items 201A, 202, 204 to 206 and 208 to 214; or (b) an application under the Trans‑Tasman Proceedings Act 2010

(a) for a corporation

$1,960

(b) in any other case

$815

201A

Filing of a document by which a proceeding is commenced in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) seeking final orders in exercise of: (a) the Court's jurisdiction under section 476 of the Migration Act 1958; or (b) the Court's jurisdiction in relation to a non-privative clause decision (within the meaning of the Migration Act 1958) under: (i) section 44AA of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975; or (ii) section 8 of the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977.

(a) full fee

$3,920

(b) if a relevant Registrar or an authorised officer has determined that the person may pay a reduced fee under section 2.06A

$1,960

202

Filing of an application under section 46PO or 46PP of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986

No annual increase

$55

203

Filing of a bill of costs

$315

204

Filing of: (a) a document seeking interlocutory, interim or procedural orders (other than in a proceeding mentioned in item 202); or (b) an application under the Trans‑Tasman Proceedings Act 2010 (other than an application mentioned in item 214A)

(a) for a corporation

$1,175

(b) in any other case

$475

205

Filing of an application to review an exercise of power by a delegate of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) under subsection 256(1) of the Federal Circuit and Family Court Act

(a) for a corporation

$1,175

(b) in any other case

$475

206

Filing of a document by which a proceeding in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 is commenced

(a) for a publicly listed company

$6,870

(b) for a corporation

$4,585

(c) for a public authority

$4,585

(d) in any other case

$1,910

207

Filing of a document in a proceeding, by a person other than the applicant in the proceeding, by which final orders are sought that are different from those sought by the applicant (other than in a proceeding mentioned in item 202)

(a) for a corporation

$1,960

(b) in any other case

$805

208

Filing of an application for an order for substituted service of a bankruptcy notice

(a) for a publicly listed company

$770

(b) for a corporation

$510

(c) for a public authority

$510

(d) in any other case

$200

209

Filing of an application under section 539 of the Fair Work Act 2009 in either of the following circumstances: (a) the applicant has been dismissed from employment in alleged contravention of Part 3‑1 of that Act; (b) the applicant alleges a breach of section 351 of that Act

The fee prescribed under subsection 395(2) of the Fair Work Act 2009.

Increased in accordance with the Fair Work Regulations 2009.

$87.20

209A

Filing of an application under section 539 of the Fair Work Act 2009 for orders in relation to an alleged contravention of Division 2 of Part 3‑5A of that Act

$90

210

Filing of an application under section 539 of the Fair Work Act 2009 if the applicant has been dismissed from employment in alleged contravention of section 772 of that Act

The fee prescribed under subsection 395(2) of the Fair Work Act 2009.

Increased in accordance with the Fair Work Regulations 2009.

$87.20

211

Filing of an application under section 539 of the Fair Work Act 2009 if: (a) the applicant indicates that the applicant wants the small claims procedure under section 548 of that Act to apply; and (b) the claim is less than $10,000

$295

212

Filing of an application under section 539 of the Fair Work Act 2009 if: (a) the applicant indicates that the applicant wants the small claims procedure under section 548 of that Act to apply; and (b) the claim is $10,000 or more and less than $50,000

$470

212AA

Filing of an application under section 539 of the Fair Work Act 2009 if:

(a) the applicant indicates that the applicant wants the small claims procedure under section 548 of that Act to apply; and

(b) the claim is between $50,000 and $100,000

$545

212A

Filing of an application under section 539 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (other than in a proceeding mentioned in item 212 or 212AA) if: (a) the applicant indicates that the applicant wants the small claims procedure under section 548 of that Act to apply; and (b) the proceedings relate to one or more of the matters mentioned in paragraph 548(1B)(a) of that Act

$295

213

Filing of an application under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 if: (a) the applicant indicates that the applicant wants the small claims procedure under section 199 of that Act to apply; and (b) the claim is less than $10,000

$295

214

Filing of an application under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 if: (a) the applicant indicates that the applicant wants the small claims procedure under section 199 of that Act to apply, and (b) the claim is between $10,000 and $20,000

$470

214A

Filing of an application to register a New Zealand judgment under the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010

$150

215

Setting down for hearing for final orders of a proceeding or an issue in question in a proceeding (other than a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 or a proceeding mentioned in item 202)

(a) for a corporation

$2,340

(b) in any other case

$970

216

For hearing for final orders of a proceeding or an issue in question in a proceeding (other than a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 or a proceeding mentioned in item 202)—for each hearing day or part of a hearing day (other than the first hearing day)

(a) for a corporation

$2,340

(b) in any other case

$970

217

For the hearing for an examination by a relevant Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) under section 50 or 81 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966—for each day or part of a day

(a) for a publicly listed company

$3,540

(b) for a corporation

$2,340

(c) for a public authority

$2,340

(d) in any other case

$970

218

For the hearing of an application (including a cross‑claim) under subsection 256(2) of the Federal Circuit and Family Court Act—for each day or part of a day

(a) for a corporation

$2,340

(b) in any other case

$970

219

On request, production of a file of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) and the making of a copy or copies of a document or documents in the file (regardless of the number of documents to which the request relates)

(a) for each production of the file

$60

(b) for each page included in a copy made in accordance with the request

$1

220

Each service or execution, or attempted service or execution, of the process of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) by an officer of the court (other than in a proceeding mentioned in item 202)

an amount equal to: (a) the amount of any expenses reasonably incurred by the officer in the service or execution, or attempted service or execution, of the process; and

No annual increase

(b) a charge worked out at the hourly rate of salary payable to the officer for the time involved in the service or execution, or attempted service or execution

No annual increase

221

Seizure and sale of goods by an officer of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) in the execution of the process of the court (other than in relation to a proceeding under the Admiralty Act 1988 or a proceeding mentioned in item 202)

$745

222

For issuing a subpoena

(a) for a corporation

$185

(b) in any other case

$95

223

For issuing a summons to a person, under section 50 or 81 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966, to attend an examination about a debtor’s examinable affairs

(a) for a publicly listed company

$950

(b) for a corporation

$615

(c) for a public authority

$615

(d) in any other case

$315

224

Mediation by an officer of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (other than in a proceeding mentioned in item 202)—for each attendance at the mediation

$650

1

Filing an application in proceedings for a divorce order in relation to a marriage or a decree of nullity of marriage, other than proceedings to which item 2 applies

(a) full fee

$1,560

(b) reduced fee

$520

2

Filing an application in proceedings for a divorce order: (a) commenced in a court mentioned in paragraph 10A(a) or (c) of the Family Law Regulations 1984; or (b) commenced in another court for transfer to a court mentioned in paragraph 10A(a) or (c) of those Regulations; or (c) commenced in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) or the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)

(a) full fee

$1,100

(b) reduced fee

$365

3

Filing an application in proceedings for a declaration about the validity of a marriage, a divorce or the annulment of a marriage

$1,560

4

Filing an application for final orders in eligible financial or parenting proceedings, other than an application under the Trans‑Tasman Proceedings Act 2010

$425

5

Filing a response to an application for final orders in eligible financial or parenting proceedings

$425

6

Filing an application for a consent order

$200

7

Filing an appeal under section 26 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act, unless the fee mentioned in item 8 has been paid

$1,665

8

Filing an application for leave to appeal under section 28 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act

$1,665

9

Filing of: (a) an interim order application; or (b) an application under the Trans‑Tasman Proceedings Act 2010, other than an application mentioned in item 10A

$145

10

Filing an application for both an order under Part VII of the Family Law Act and an order under any of the following: (a) Part VIII of that Act (other than a spousal maintenance order); (b) Part VIIIA of that Act; (c) Part VIIIAB of that Act (other than an order for the maintenance of a party to a de facto relationship)

$695

10A

Filing an application to register a New Zealand judgment under the Trans‑Tasman Proceedings Act 2010

$130

11

Setting down for hearing in proceedings for a divorce order, if defended, in relation to a marriage or a decree of nullity of marriage

(a) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 1)

$1,045

(b) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 2)

$770

(c) for hearing before any other judge

$1,045

(d) for hearing before a magistrate

$770

12

Setting down for hearing in proceedings, if defended, for a declaration as to the validity of a marriage, a divorce or the annulment of a marriage

(a) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 1)

$1,045

(b) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 2)

$770

(c) for hearing before any other judge

$1,045

(d) for hearing before a magistrate

$770

13

Setting down for hearing of an application for final orders, if defended, in eligible financial or parenting proceedings

(a) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 1)

$1,045

(b) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 2)

$770

(c) for hearing before any other judge

$1,045

(d) for hearing before a magistrate

$770

14

Setting down for hearing in an appeal under section 47A of the Family Law Act from a decree of a court of summary jurisdiction

$1,045

15

Hearing in proceedings for a divorce order, if defended, in relation to a marriage or a decree of nullity of marriage—for each hearing day or part of a hearing day, other than the first hearing day

(a) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 1)

$1,045

(b) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 2)

$770

(c) for hearing before any other judge

$1,045

(d) for hearing before a magistrate

$770

16

Hearing in proceedings, if defended, for a declaration as to the validity of a marriage, a divorce or the annulment of a marriage—for each hearing day, or part of a hearing day, other than the first hearing day

(a) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 1)

$1,045

(b) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 2)

$770

(c) for hearing before any other judge

$1,045

(d) for hearing before a magistrate

$770

17

Hearing of an application for final orders, if defended, in eligible financial or parenting proceedings—for each hearing day or part of a hearing day, other than the first hearing day

(a) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 1)

$1,045

(b) for hearing before a judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 2)

$770

(c) for hearing before any other judge

$1,045

(d) for hearing before a magistrate

$770

18

Hearing in an appeal under section 47A of the Family Law Act from a decree of a court of summary jurisdiction—for each hearing day or part of a hearing day, other than the first hearing day

$1,045

19

For issuing a subpoena

$65

20

For a conciliation conference in proceedings for an order under Part VIII or VIIIAB of the Family Law Act – for a day, or part of a day

$480

Section

Document or service

Tribunal fee

20(1)

Standard application fee

$1,121

20(1A)

Lower application fee for small business taxation decisions

$602

20(2)

Lower application fee for certain other taxation decisions

$111

20(3)

Fee in concessional circumstances

No annual fee increase

Section

Document or service

Tribunal fee

4.13(1)

Application fee – review of decisions other than decisions relating to protection visas

$3,496

4.31B(1)(c)

Application fee – review of Part 7-reviewable decisions relating to protection visas

$2,151

Section

Document or service

Tribunal fee

7

Application fee

$1,038