Overview
The federal government has passed the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Act 2026 (No. 70, 2026). The Act came into force on 26 August 2026 and is administered by the Attorney-General's Department.
What the Act covers
This law makes amendments across several areas of federal criminal and law enforcement legislation. The areas covered include:
- Police powers at Sydney West Airport
- Search warrant applications
- Account takeover warrants
- Data disruption warrants
- Network activity warrants
- Serious drug offence rules
- Extradition powers
- Telecommunications interception rules
Impact on small businesses
This legislation deals with federal law enforcement and criminal justice processes. It does not create any obligations or compliance requirements for small businesses.
Viewing the full Act
The full text of the Act is available at legislation.gov.au/C2026A00070 for those who need to confirm whether any provision applies to their situation.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.