Overview
The High Court Amendment (Fees) Rules 2026 is a federal legislative instrument that amended the High Court Rules 2004 to update court fees. The instrument was registered on 11 February 2026 and was in force until 19 August 2026, after which it was repealed.
Administering agencies and authority
The instrument was administered by the Attorney-General's Department and the Department of Finance. It was authorised under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the High Court of Australia Act 1979, and the Judiciary Act 1903.
What the instrument changed
The instrument amended the High Court Rules 2004 to update court fees. The source does not specify which fee amounts were changed or by how much.
Current status
This instrument was repealed as of 19 August 2026. The fee schedule that applied during the period this instrument was in force is no longer current. The High Court Rules 2004 at legislation.gov.au reflect the rules now in effect.
Further information
The full text of this instrument as it stood while in force is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00102.
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