Australia makes asylum seekers pay $1863.50 upfront to appeal visa refusals
New fee aims to deter unmeritorious claims; refugee advocate says it would punish genuine refugees
The federal government has quietly introduced an upfront fee of $1863.50 for asylum seekers appealing protection visa refusals, a move it says aims to deter unmeritorious claims but which a refugee advocate warns could intimidate genuine refugees with limited means.