Overview
The federal government made a technical amendment to regulations under the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 specifically covering Victoria's container deposit scheme. The instrument is administered by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
Duration of the instrument
The legislative instrument was in force for two days only - from 6 October 2026 to 7 October 2026 - before being repealed. The source does not specify what the amendment changed or why it was repealed after a single day.
Where to find the full instrument
The full instrument text and explanatory statement are available on the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01364. Current guidance from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources is available at industry.gov.au.
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