What has changed
The federal government has registered an amending instrument - the Industry Research and Development Amendment (Community Batteries for Household Solar Program) Instrument 2026 (registered as F2026L01218) - which amends the original Industry Research and Development (Community Batteries for Household Solar Program) Instrument 2023.
The program is administered by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources under the Industry Research and Development Act 1986.
The amending instrument came into force on 16 September 2026.
What the source document says about the changes
The source page for F2026L01218 lists the instrument's table of contents and confirms the amendment exists, but the full text of what specifically changed is not reproduced in the available source content. The source does not specify what the amendments alter, which parties are affected, or whether any new obligations or application processes apply.
Key actions
- Read the full instrument text at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01218 to find out exactly what changed to the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program rules.
- If you are involved in a community battery project or have an existing application under this program, check with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources to confirm whether the amendments affect your project or grant conditions.
- Set up a legislation alert for F2026L01218 at legislation.gov.au using the "Set up an alert" option on the source page to be notified of any further changes.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.