What Happened
ASIC has registered a legal update called ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/708, which changes an existing ASIC rule made under the Corporations Act 2001. It came into force on 16 October 2026.
What the Source Confirms
The source page confirms the instrument exists and is in force. It does not include the actual text of the changes, so it is not possible to confirm exactly what was amended or which businesses it affects.
Key Actions
- View the full legislative text and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01391 to see exactly what was changed
- If a business operates under an ASIC Corporations instrument, check whether this amendment affects existing obligations
- Set up an alert on the Federal Register of Legislation page for this title to be notified of further changes
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.