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Increase to the application fee for 2026–27

01 Jul 2026
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From today 1 July 2026, the application fee has increased to $92.70.

The change to the fee applies to the following applications under the Fair Work Act 2009 :

  • general protections dismissal disputes
  • general protections non-dismissal disputes
  • unfair dismissal remedies
  • unlawful termination disputes
  • orders to stop bullying
  • unfair contract remedies, and
  • unfair deactivation or unfair termination remedies.

High income threshold

The high income threshold in unfair dismissal cases has increased to $190,100 for dismissals occurring on or after 1 July 2026.

Contractor high income threshold

Also effective from today 1 July 2026, the contractor high income threshold has increased to $190,100.

Compensation cap

The compensation cap in unfair dismissal cases and for unfair termination of a person by a road transport business is $95,050 for dismissals occurring on or after 1 July 2026.

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