What this instrument does
A new federal legislative instrument, the PGPA Act (Indigenous Repatriation Special Account 2026) Determination 2026, establishes a dedicated government funding account called the Indigenous Repatriation Special Account 2026. The determination came into force on 7 August 2026.
What the instrument covers
The determination sets out rules for:
- what money can be credited to the account
- what the account can be spent on
- who is responsible for administering the account
- how the account transitions from a previous instrument called the Indigenous Repatriation Instrument
Administering body and legislative basis
The account is established under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and is administered by the Department of Finance.
Impact on small businesses
This instrument is a government accounting and appropriations matter. It does not create any compliance obligations for private businesses or individuals.
If your organisation receives Indigenous repatriation funding from the federal government, the full determination is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01029 to check whether the new account structure affects existing funding arrangements.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.