What this determination covers
The Australian federal government made an amendment to the fees charged for water, sewerage, and building application services on Christmas Island. The amendment is titled the Christmas Island Utilities and Services (Water, Sewerage and Building Application Services Fees) Amendment Determination 2026.
Dates
- Came into force: 29 June 2026
- Repealed: 16 September 2026
The amendment is no longer in effect.
What the source document states
The source page does not specify what the actual fee changes were. It records only that an amendment was made and has since been repealed.
Enabling legislation and administration
The determination was made under the Christmas Island Utilities and Services Ordinance 2016 and administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.
Key actions
- If you operate a business on Christmas Island and are unsure how current water, sewerage, or building application fees apply, check the current version of the Christmas Island Utilities and Services (Water, Sewerage and Building Application Services Fees) Determination at legislation.gov.au.
- Contact the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts if clarification is needed on which fee schedule now applies following the repeal of this amendment.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.