Overview
The federal government has registered an instrument granting Bonney Energy Group Pty Ltd a formal exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code. The Cash Acceptance Industry Code generally requires businesses to accept cash payments. This exemption applies to Bonney Energy Group Pty Ltd only.
Registration details
The instrument - Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Cash Acceptance) (Bonney Energy Group Pty Ltd) Exemption Instrument 2026 - was registered on 14 July 2026. It is administered by the Department of the Treasury and is currently in force.
Scope of the exemption
The instrument is specific to Bonney Energy Group Pty Ltd. The source does not specify what conditions apply to the exemption, what locations or operations it covers, or when the exemption expires or is subject to repeal. The full instrument, including Schedule 1 exemption information, is available at the Federal Register of Legislation.
Key actions
- Businesses that want to review the full instrument, including conditions and Schedule 1 exemption information, can visit legislation.gov.au/F2026N00499.
- Businesses that want to understand whether they can apply for a similar cash acceptance exemption can visit the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au and search for the Cash Acceptance Industry Code exemption process.
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