Overview
The Federal Register of Legislation has registered the Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Amendment Determination 2026. This instrument amends the Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Determination 2023 and is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts under the Fuel Tax Act 2006.
Dates
- Registered: 31 March 2026
- In force from: 31 March 2026
- Repealed: 18 August 2026
What the instrument does
The determination makes an amendment to the existing Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Determination 2023 via Schedule 1. The source does not specify what changes were made to the road user charge amount or rate - only that an amendment was made.
Key actions
- Businesses that claim fuel tax credits for diesel or other taxable fuels used off-road or in eligible vehicles can check whether the road user charge rate changed from 31 March 2026 - the full determination text is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00410.
- The amended Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Determination 2023 is available for download from the same page to confirm the rate that applies to fuel tax credit calculations.
- Businesses that lodge a BAS and claim fuel tax credits can confirm with a bookkeeper or tax agent that the correct road user charge rate was used for the period 31 March 2026 to 18 August 2026.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.