You are entitled to apply for an exemption of court fees – General if:

• you hold any of the following cards issued by the Department of Human Services: health care card, pensioner concession card, Commonwealth seniors health card or any other card issued by the Department of Human Services or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs that certifies your entitlement to Commonwealth health concessions, or
• you have been granted Legal Aid, or
• you are an Independent Children’s Lawyer appointed to represent a child’s interests in proceedings under the Family Law Act (only exempt for Subpoena and Interim application fees), or
• an inmate of a prison or otherwise legally detained in a public institution.

Note: Where there is more than one applicant to an application, all applicants must meet the requirements for an exemption/reduction or the full fee applies.