What was amended

The federal government registered an amendment to the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021 on 18 June 2026. The amendment is formally titled the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026. The Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021 set the fees charged for export control services under the Export Control Act 2020.

Period in force

The amendment was registered on 18 June 2026 and was in force from 18 June 2026 to 7 September 2026. After 7 September 2026 the amendment was repealed.

Administering department

The amendment is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

What the source does not specify

The source does not specify which fees changed, by how much, or which commodities or exporters are affected by this amendment.

Where to find the full text

The full amendment text and explanatory statement are available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00755. The base rules - the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021 - are also available at legislation.gov.au.

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