What has been registered
The federal government has registered a new legislative instrument titled the Industry Research and Development (Australia-Germany H2Global Program) Instrument 2026. The instrument came into force on 20 August 2026.
Enabling legislation and administration
The instrument is made under the Industry Research and Development Act 1986 and is administered by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
What the instrument relates to
The instrument relates to the Australia-Germany H2Global Program, which is a hydrogen energy initiative. The Federal Register of Legislation source page does not include the full text of the instrument, so specific eligibility criteria, grant amounts, conditions, or obligations created by the instrument are not available from this source.
Key actions
- Read the full instrument text and explanatory statement at www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01086 to understand what the program requires or allows.
- Contact the Department of Industry, Science and Resources to ask whether your business is eligible under this program.
- Set up an alert on the legislation page at www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01086 to receive notifications if the instrument is amended.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.