What this instrument is
The Fair Work (Digital Labour Platform Deactivation Code) Amendment Instrument 2026 is an amendment to the Fair Work (Digital Labour Platform Deactivation Code) Instrument 2024. The 2024 instrument sets out rules about how digital labour platforms - such as gig economy apps - are required to handle the deactivation of workers from their platforms.
Registration and operative period
The amendment instrument was registered on 11 June 2026 and was in force from 11 June 2026 to 7 September 2026. The instrument was repealed after 7 September 2026 and is no longer in force.
What the instrument contains
The source document shows the structure of the instrument, which includes its name, commencement, authority, and a Schedule 1 covering amendments. The specific changes made to the 2024 code are not detailed in the available source material.
Administration
This instrument is administered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations under the Fair Work Act 2009.
Key actions
- Check the current version of the Fair Work (Digital Labour Platform Deactivation Code) Instrument 2024 on the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au to see what rules currently apply - the amendment instrument itself is no longer in force as of 7 September 2026.
- If you operate a digital labour platform that deactivates workers, review the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations guidance on deactivation code obligations at dewr.gov.au to confirm current compliance requirements.
- Set up an alert for the Fair Work (Digital Labour Platform Deactivation Code) Instrument 2024 on the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au to be notified of any future amendments.
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