What has changed
The federal government has registered an amendment to the rules that list which external dispute resolution schemes are officially recognised under the Consumer Data Right (CDR) system. The amending instrument is the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right—Recognised External Dispute Resolution Schemes) Amendment Instrument 2026, registered on 3 September 2026.
The amendment updates the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right—Recognised External Dispute Resolution Schemes) Instrument 2021.
About the Consumer Data Right
The CDR is the framework that allows consumers to share their banking, energy, and other data with accredited third parties.
What the source does not detail
The source does not specify which dispute resolution schemes were added, removed, or changed, or what the practical effect of the amendment is for businesses. The full instrument is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026N00672.
Key actions
- Businesses accredited under the Consumer Data Right system can read the full amendment instrument at legislation.gov.au/F2026N00672 to check whether a recognised dispute resolution scheme has changed.
- The Department of the Treasury administers this instrument. The source does not provide a specific contact email or phone number for enquiries.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.