What has changed
The Corporations (Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Determination 2026 was registered on 16 July 2026 and is now in force. It amends the Corporations (Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard) Determination 2021, which sets out the approved qualifications financial advisers are required to hold. The source document does not specify which degrees, qualifications, or courses were added, removed, or changed.
What the original standard covers
The 2021 determination, as amended, sets out the list of approved degrees, qualifications, and courses that relevant providers - financial advisers who provide personal financial advice - are required to hold in order to meet the education standard.
Where to find the updated rules
The full instrument is available on the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00967. The amended 2021 determination, which reflects the current approved list, is the operative document to check.
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