Overview
The federal government has registered an amendment to a legislative instrument titled the Competition and Consumer (Exceptional Circumstances) (No. 1) Declaration 2026. The amending instrument is made under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and is administered by the Department of the Treasury.
Registration and commencement
The amendment was registered on 18 August 2026. The source page does not reproduce the commencement provision in plain text, so the exact date the instrument takes effect cannot be confirmed from this summary alone.
What the instrument contains
The source page lists the instrument's structure as consisting of the following sections:
- Name
- Commencement
- Authority
- A Schedule of Amendments (Schedule 1)
The source summary does not reproduce the content of Schedule 1 and does not describe what the amendment actually changes, which parties are affected, or what obligations the declaration creates. The source also does not specify what exceptional circumstances the declaration relates to.
Where to find the full detail
The complete instrument text, including Schedule 1, is available at the Federal Register of Legislation. An explanatory statement is also listed on the same page and is described as the document that explains what the amendment changes and who it affects.
- Full instrument: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01068 - select 'View document' to read the amendment content.
- The explanatory statement is listed on the same page at the link above.
- The Department of the Treasury can be contacted for clarification on this instrument in relation to Competition and Consumer Act declarations.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.