DEPT OF HOME AFFAIRS: Citizenship changes from 1 July 2021 - From 1 July 2021, new citizenship application fees apply - For Australian citizenship by descent and adoption, certificates will be issued to approved applicants

Citizenship application fee changes take effect from 1 July 2021. Fees are increasing to more accurately reflect the cost of application processing.

Applicants will be charged the relevant fee based on when the Department receives their application. The new fees apply if the Department receives the application and payment on or after 1 July 2021.

Source: The new fee amounts - Citizenship-Fees-1-July-2021.pdf