Breaking News! Australian Government Increase the AAT Fees from 1 July 2024
Urgent News! The Australian government has announced a significant increase in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) fees as part of the financial year update. This change will take effect from 1 July 2024, with the AAT application fees skyrocketing to AUD 3,496 for the review of decisions other than those related to protection visas. So, if you submit an appeal review for your visa on or after 1 July 2024, the new fee will be applicable.
The updated AAT fees might be the first sign of the possibility of increasing the Australian visa fee.
Find the details below.
Updated AAT Application Fees 2022
As part of the new financial year, the Australian government updates the migration fee and regulation annually each financial year. For the 2024-25 financial year, the Australian government has announced the updated AAT application fees, which are applicable from 1 July 2024. The new rates are:
| Document or service | Tribunal fee |
|---|---|
| Application fees – review of decisions other than decisions relating to protection visas | $ 3,496 |
| Application fees – review of reviewable decisions relating to protection visas | $ 2,151 |
Read More: Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) – Things You Need to Know
Previous Fee for Appeal Visa Application
Compared to last year’s (2023-24) AAT application fees, the updated AAT fees have increased to around AUD 211 – AUD 343. Below is the comparison of the previous fee and the updated AAT fees:
| Document or service | Current Tribunal fee | Previous Tribunal Fee | Increase by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fees – review of decisions other than decisions relating to protection visas | $ 3,496 | $ 3,153 | $ 343 |
| Application fees – review of reviewable decisions relating to protection visas | $ 2,151 | $ 1,940 | $ 211 |
Read more: 2024-25 Migration Program Planning Levels
What does it mean to you?
Suppose you faced an Australian visa refusal and planned to submit a review application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal after 1 July 2024. In that case, the updated fee will be applicable.
Hold on! The increased AAT fees could be a precursor to a potential hike in Australian visa fees on 01 July 2024. Suppose you’ve met the requirements for an Australian visa. In that case, it’s crucial to start the process as soon as possible to avoid these higher fees.
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