What this rule does
The federal government has registered the Competition and Consumer (Exceptional Circumstances Class Exemption - Global Supply Chain Disruptions) Amendment (Competition Code) Determination 2026. This instrument amends an earlier determination - the Competition and Consumer (Exceptional Circumstances Class Exemption - Global Supply Chain Disruptions) Determination (No. 1) 2026 - under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
What a class exemption means
A class exemption allows businesses to cooperate with each other in certain ways - for example, sharing information or coordinating logistics - without breaching competition law, provided they meet the conditions set out in the exemption.
What was changed
The source document does not specify what exactly was changed, what the amended conditions are, or which industries or business types are affected. The full legislative text and explanatory statement are available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01182.
Registration date
This amendment was registered on 9 September 2026.
Key actions
- Read the full legislative text and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01182 to understand what specifically changed in the exemption conditions.
- If a business has been relying on the original class exemption to coordinate with suppliers, competitors, or logistics partners during supply chain disruptions, the amended conditions are available to check whether existing arrangements are still covered.
- If there is uncertainty about whether coordination activities are still covered under the amended exemption, legal advice is available before continuing those arrangements.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.