Overview
The federal government has registered a new legislative instrument titled the Income Tax Assessment (Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive - Grid Matching Requirements) Instrument 2026. The instrument took effect on 30 July 2026. It is administered by the Department of the Treasury and is authorised under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
What the instrument covers
The instrument sets out grid matching requirements that apply to the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive. The source document does not specify the dollar value of the incentive, who is eligible for it, the detail of what the grid matching requirements are, or what penalties apply for non-compliance.
Where to find the full instrument
The full text of the instrument is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01000. An explanatory statement providing plain-language context on the grid matching rules is available for download from the same page.
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