Overview
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) registered the ASIC Corporations (Repeal) Instrument 2026/329 (Federal Register reference: F2026L01210) on 14 September 2026. The instrument is listed as in force as of that date and is administered by the Department of the Treasury.
What the instrument does
The instrument cancels one or more existing ASIC rules or exemptions. The source text does not specify which particular instruments are being repealed or what obligations those instruments previously created or removed.
Legislation involved
The repeal instrument operates under the following Acts:
- Corporations Act 2001
- National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009
- ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Securities Markets) 2017
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001
- National Consumer Credit Protection (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2009
Key actions
The following steps are stated in the instrument's registration details:
- Businesses holding an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), authorised representatives, or holders of an Australian Credit Licence (ACL) are directed to review the full text of the instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01210 to check whether any exemption or relief previously relied on has been cancelled.
- The explanatory statement is available for download from the same page and identifies which specific instruments have been repealed.
- Businesses that are unsure whether the repealed instruments affected them are directed to contact ASIC directly or speak with a compliance adviser or accountant.
Important dates
- Registration date: 14 September 2026
- In force: 14 September 2026
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.