What has been registered
The federal government has registered the Fair Work Amendment (Fixed Term Contracts) Regulations 2026. These regulations came into force on 2 October 2026.
What legislation these regulations amend
The regulations amend the Fair Work Regulations 2009, which sit under the Fair Work Act 2009. The administering department is the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
What the regulations contain
The source page confirms the regulation contains a schedule of amendments to fixed term contract rules. The specific changes made by that schedule are not detailed on the source page.
Key actions
- Read the full regulation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01352 to find out exactly what changed for fixed term contracts - the source page does not summarise the specific amendments.
- If fixed term contracts are used for any employees, check whether existing contracts or hiring practices need to be updated to comply with the changes that commenced on 2 October 2026.
- Contact the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94 or visit fairwork.gov.au for help understanding how the changes apply.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.