What changed
The Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court Amendment (Filing Fees) Regulations 2026 amended the filing fees charged in the Federal Court and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The amendment regulations were registered on 8 April 2026 and were in force from that date. The regulations were repealed on 18 August 2026.
The specific fee changes are set out in Schedule 1 of the amending instrument. The source summary does not detail the individual fee amounts that were changed.
Legislative basis
The regulations were made under the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 and were administered by the Attorney-General's Department. They amended the Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court Regulations 2022.
Key dates
- Registered and in force: 8 April 2026
- Repealed: 18 August 2026
Key actions
- The Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court Regulations 2022, available at legislation.gov.au, sets out the current filing fees that apply after 18 August 2026.
- The full text of the amendment, including the specific fee changes in Schedule 1, is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00419.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.