What changed
A legal notice has been registered amending the application fees charged under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. The rule is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
The amendment, titled the Industrial Chemicals (Fees and Charges) Amendment (Application Fees) Rules 2026, was registered on 10 July 2026.
When the changes start
The amendments are contained in two schedules with different start dates:
- Schedule 1 changes start the day after registration
- Schedule 2 changes start from 1 September 2026
The source text does not specify the actual dollar amounts of the new fees, nor does it specify exactly which application types are affected. It confirms only that Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 contain the amendments with these two different start dates.
Who this applies to
This applies to businesses that import or manufacture industrial chemicals and need to apply to have them assessed or registered under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019.
Key actions
- Businesses that import or manufacture industrial chemicals and pay application fees under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 can check the full legislation text and explanatory statement at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00955 for the specific new fee amounts
- Some fee changes took effect the day after registration (from 11 July 2026) and others take effect from 1 September 2026, so confirming which fee applies to any application being lodged now is advised
- Whoever handles industrial chemical registrations or compliance can confirm the updated fees are being used in current applications
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.