What changed
The Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Amendment (Charge Amounts) Regulations 2026 amended the charge amounts set under the Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Regulation 2016, administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The regulation covers licence charges for narcotic drugs, which in Australia relates to medicinal cannabis licences and permits.
Commencement and repeal
The regulation commenced on 17 June 2026 and was repealed on 7 September 2026, meaning the amended charge amounts were only in force during that window.
Charge amounts
The source does not specify the new charge amounts or by how much they changed. The specific dollar amounts amended are set out in Schedule 1 of the regulation.
Key actions
- If a narcotic drugs licence is held - such as a medicinal cannabis licence - check the updated Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Regulation 2016 at legislation.gov.au to confirm the charge amounts that applied from 17 June 2026.
- Contact the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing for clarification on how the amended charges affected licence fees during the 17 June to 7 September 2026 period.
- Review the full regulation text and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00749 for the specific dollar amounts changed under Schedule 1.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.