What this regulation covers
The Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Amendment (Charge Amounts) Regulations 2026 amended the charge amounts set out in the Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Regulation 2016. That regulation sets the fees for licences issued under Australia's narcotic drugs framework, which includes medicinal cannabis licences.
The regulation was administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Dates
The amending regulation was in force from 17 June 2026 to 7 September 2026, after which it was repealed.
What changed
The regulation amended the charge amounts in the Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Regulation 2016. The source document does not specify the new charge amounts or the extent of any changes.
Key actions
- Businesses holding or applying for a narcotic drug licence - including a medicinal cannabis licence - can check the updated fee schedule under the Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Regulation 2016 at legislation.gov.au to confirm the current charge amounts. Note that this amending regulation was repealed on 7 September 2026, so the amended amounts may now be incorporated into the base regulation.
- The current consolidated version of the licence fees is available by searching for the Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Regulation 2016 at legislation.gov.au.
Where to find the full instrument
The full text of this regulation is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00749.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.