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Exemption, waiver and refund forms

Who can apply for an exemption, waiver or refund, and how.

In some cases fees do not have to be paid. If you are an individual, you will not have to pay a fee if you

  • have been granted Legal Aid
  • have received a ‘Notice of Exemption’ from an approved Community Legal Centre
  • hold a health care card
  • hold a health benefit card
  • hold a pensioner concession card
  • hold a Commonwealth seniors health card
  • any other card issued by Centrelink or the Department of Veterans' Affairs that certifies entitlement to Commonwealth health concessions
  • are an inmate of a prison or are otherwise lawfully detained
  • are a child under the age of 18 years
  • are in receipt of Youth Allowance or Austudy or
  • are receiving benefit under ABSTUDY.

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If you want to know more, or are unsure about fees, call 1300 352 000 or visit your nearest family law registry.

  • Application Exemption form: Payment of court fees (Family Law Courts form)

  • Application for Waiver of Court Fees on the basis of Financial Hardship (Family Law Courts form)

  • Guidelines for Waiver of Court Fees (Family Law Courts form)

  • Notice of Decision for Waiver of Court Fees on the basis of Financial Hardship (Family Law Courts form)

  • Payment of Court Fees - Request for Refund (Family Law Courts form)
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