Overview
The Australian Passports Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Determination 2026 is a legislative instrument made under the Australian Passports Act 2005, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It amends the Australian Passports Determination 2015.
What the instrument does
The instrument amends the Australian Passports Determination 2015, most likely by adding or updating a list of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism for passport-related purposes. The source does not specify which countries were added or what specific passport restrictions were introduced.
Key dates
- Commenced: 12 June 2026
- Repealed: 7 September 2026
The instrument was in force for less than three months.
Current status
This instrument is repealed as of 7 September 2026. The Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au can be checked to determine whether a successor instrument has been registered.
Key actions
- Check the Australian Passports Determination 2015 on the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au to see what changes were made to the list of state sponsors of terrorism and whether any relevant destinations were affected.
- Check whether a successor instrument has been registered on the Federal Register at legislation.gov.au to understand the current position following the repeal.
- For queries about passport restrictions, contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade directly via dfat.gov.au.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.