What this notice is
This is a commencement proclamation - a formal notice that sets the start date for parts of the Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 2) Act 2025.
Status of the notice
The notice itself was only in force from 12 December 2025 to 16 December 2025 and has since been repealed.
What the notice does not cover
The source page does not specify what the underlying Act actually changes, which industries or activities it affects, or any dollar amounts, penalties or compliance steps.
The Department of Home Affairs administers this instrument. Because of this, it likely relates to immigration, customs, border security or similar Home Affairs portfolio matters, but the text provided does not state the specific content of the measures.
Key actions
- Check the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025N01000 for links to the full Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 2) Act 2025 to see which specific provisions commenced
- If a business deals with Home Affairs matters (visas, customs, border compliance), review the Act's text directly since this proclamation notice does not detail the substantive changes
- Set up an alert on the Federal Register of Legislation page to track future amendments to this instrument or its authorising Act
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.