Overview
The federal government has passed the Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2026 (No. 69, 2026). The Act came into force on 26 August 2026 and is administered by the Department of the Treasury.
What the Act does
The Act makes consequential amendments to four existing federal laws:
- Competition and Consumer Act 2010
- Corporations Act 2001
- Payment Systems and Netting Act 1998
- Reserve Bank Act 1959
The Act also includes transitional provisions. The source does not specify what changes each amendment makes to those laws or what the Cash Distribution Framework itself requires of businesses.
Schedules
The Act contains a Schedule 1 covering amendments and a Schedule 2 covering transitional provisions. The source does not summarise the specific obligations contained in either schedule.
Key actions
- Read the full Act text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026A00069 to understand what the amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, Corporations Act 2001, Payment Systems and Netting Act 1998, and Reserve Bank Act 1959 mean for your business.
- Check the Schedule 1 amendments and Schedule 2 transitional provisions directly - the source does not summarise the specific obligations.
- Contact the Department of the Treasury for clarification on how the Cash Distribution Framework applies to your specific business type, as the source does not specify which businesses are affected.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.