Our application fees and how to pay them.
You can pay fees by:
To pay by direct credit, contact us for our bank account number. Include a copy of your bank statement or a screenshot from internet banking with your application.
Please note:
You must pay your application fee when you lodge your application.
The application fee:
| Fee type | Fee* |
|---|---|
| Application to the Employment Relations Authority | $71.55 |
| Application for interim reinstatement - must be accompanied by an Application to the Employment Relations Authority | No additional fee |
| Statement in Reply | No charge |
| Application for investigation to be reopened | $153.33 |
| Application for removal of matter to Employment Court | $153.33 |
* GST inclusive
The applicant pays the cost of the meeting fees.
| Fee type | Fee* |
|---|---|
| Case management conference | No charge |
| Investigation meeting – first day, half or full | No charge |
| Investigation meeting – for every half day after the first day | $153.33, to be paid by the person who lodged the application |
* GST inclusive
If your case is successful, you are entitled to claim for the cost of any professional representation and for any reasonable expenses you incurred.
Who must pay costs and how much they must pay is determined by the Authority member.