What has changed
The federal government has registered an amendment to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 on 25 August 2026. That instrument authorises Commonwealth spending programs. This amendment repeals certain items from those regulations and includes transitional provisions to manage the changeover.
What the amendment does
The amendment makes two types of changes to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997:
- Repeals: Certain items are removed from the regulations.
- Transitional provisions: Rules are included to manage the shift from the previous arrangements to the updated ones.
The full legislative text does not specify in this summary which particular spending programs or grants are being removed or altered.
Where to find more information
The full legislative text and explanatory statement are available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01098. That text identifies which specific items have been repealed and sets out the transitional provisions in detail.
Businesses that receive Commonwealth grant funding can check www.finance.gov.au to confirm whether any programs they rely on are affected by this amendment.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.