Increase To Application Fee For 2026-27

Fair Work Commission

From 1 July 2026 the application fee will increase 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 will increase to $190,100 for dismissals occurring on or after 1 July 2026.

Contractor high income threshold

Also effective from 1 July 2026, the contractor high income threshold will increase to $190,100.

Compensation cap

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

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