Overview
The federal government has registered the Healthcare Identifiers Amendment (Directories and Other Matters) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the Healthcare Identifiers Regulations 2020 and were made under the Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010. The regulations are administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Commencement and duration
The regulations commenced on 4 May 2026 and were in force until 18 August 2026.
What the regulations contain
The regulations include Schedule 1, which is the amendments schedule. The source document does not detail what specific changes were made to directories or other matters beyond naming Schedule 1 as the amendments schedule. The full text of the regulations and the Explanatory Statement are available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00504.
Key actions
- The full text of F2026L00504, including Schedule 1 and the Explanatory Statement, is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00504 for review of the exact changes made to the Healthcare Identifiers Regulations 2020.
- The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing administers these regulations and can be contacted for guidance on whether the changes affect specific healthcare practices or software systems.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.