Overview
The Competition and Consumer (Scams Prevention Framework) Rules 2026 were registered on 31 August 2026. The rules sit under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and are administered by the Department of the Treasury.
What the rules cover
The rules set out sector-specific obligations under the Scams Prevention Framework. Three sectors are designated under the framework:
- Banks
- Telecommunications providers
- Digital platforms
The rules include definitions of key concepts used to determine which businesses fall under the framework, including the active Australian user test and the revenue test. The rules also set out complete exceptions for each of the three designated sectors.
Sector-specific obligations
Obligations differ depending on which sector applies to a business. Sector-specific provisions are contained in Part 3 of the rules. The source does not detail the specific obligations or penalty amounts within the rules.
Key actions
- If a business operates in banking, telecommunications, or digital platforms, the full rules are available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01140 - the rules set out whether a business meets the active Australian user test or revenue test, and whether a sector-specific exception applies.
- The sector-specific provisions in Part 3 of the rules set out whether a business is designated under the Scams Prevention Framework and which obligations apply to it.
- The Department of the Treasury website is the source for guidance on the Scams Prevention Framework rules.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.