Overview
The federal government registered the Fuel Tax (Fuel Blends) Determination 2026 on 16 July 2026. It is a legislative instrument made under the Fuel Tax Act 2006 and is administered by the Department of the Treasury.
What the determination does
The determination sets out which fuel blends do not constitute a 'fuel' for the purposes of fuel tax law. A schedule within the instrument repeals the previous Fuel Tax (Fuel Blends) Determination 2016 (No. 1).
What is not detailed in the source
The source does not specify a commencement date beyond the registration date of 16 July 2026, nor does it detail what has changed from the 2016 version.
Key actions
- Businesses that blend fuels or claim fuel tax credits are required by the new rules to review the full text of the Fuel Tax (Fuel Blends) Determination 2026 at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00968 to check whether the blend types they use are still classified as non-fuel under the new determination.
- The repeal of the 2016 determination may affect fuel tax credit claims - the full text of the new instrument is available at the link above.
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