What this instrument does
The Attorney-General's Department has issued a certificate dated 22 September 2026 that defers the sunsetting of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes - Horticulture) Regulations.
Sunsetting is the process by which a legislative instrument automatically expires on a scheduled date. This certificate prevents those regulations from ceasing to operate on their scheduled sunsetting date.
About the certificate
The certificate is itself a legislative instrument. It will be repealed once its purpose has been served.
The source document does not state the original sunsetting date, the new sunsetting date, or the reason for the deferral.
Effect on the Horticulture Industry Code
The Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes - Horticulture) Regulations remain in force. The deferral does not indicate any immediate changes to compliance obligations under those regulations.
Key actions
- Check the full text of the certificate at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01267 to confirm the new sunsetting date for the Horticulture Industry Code regulations and whether any changes to obligations are expected before that date.
- If your business relies on the Horticulture Industry Code, note that the code remains in force - no immediate changes to compliance obligations are indicated by this deferral.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.