What has changed
The federal government has registered the Insurance Contracts Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance) Regulations 2026 on 16 September 2026. The regulations amend the existing Insurance Contracts Regulations 2017 and add genetic testing protections that apply specifically to life insurance. The amendments are made under the Insurance Contracts Act 1984.
What the source document shows
The Federal Register of Legislation entry records the title, the registration date of 16 September 2026, and the governing legislation. The full detail of what the protections require, and the commencement date of the amendments, is contained in the regulation text and explanatory statement rather than in the register entry itself.
Where to get the full detail
The complete regulation text and explanatory statement are published at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01225. That page contains the precise requirements of the genetic testing protections and the commencement provision.
Staying up to date
The Federal Register of Legislation provides an alert service for this instrument. The alert link is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01225. Registering for an alert means notifications are sent if further amendments are made to this title.
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