50% price increase of Partner Visa application fees

Effective today, the 1^st of January 2015, new visa application charges (VAC) apply for partner visas as shown below:

PARTNER VISA APPLICATION CHARGES

• Provisional and permanent partner visas – currently $3085 increased to $4627.50
• Prospective marriage visa – currently $3085 increased to $4627.50
• Temporary and permanent partner visas – currently $4575 increased $6865.50