What the Amendment Does
The Corporations (Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Determination 2026 is a technical update to the rules that set out which degrees, qualifications and courses count as meeting education standards for financial advisers, referred to as 'relevant providers' under the Corporations Act.
The amendment changes the existing 2021 standard. It is administered by the Department of the Treasury.
The source text does not specify exactly which qualifications or courses were added, removed, or changed. It confirms only that the amendment was made and took effect from 16 July 2026.
Key Actions
- Check with a compliance team or industry body whether any adviser qualifications held by staff are affected by this update.
- For businesses that employ or engage financial advisers, confirm their qualifications still meet the current standard.
- Visit the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00967 to read the full legislative text and explanatory statement for specifics.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.