What has changed
The federal government has registered National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 8) 2026, updating the National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Determination 2023. The amendment was registered on 31 August 2026 and is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
The changes set out in Schedule 1 commenced on 1 September 2026 and are already in force. The source does not specify which products or stockholding quantities were changed in this amendment.
Key actions
- Check the updated National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Determination 2023 at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01139 to see what specific stock level changes were made.
- Review Schedule 1 of the amendment for any products relevant to your business - the changes commenced 1 September 2026 and are already in effect.
- Contact the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing if there is uncertainty about whether your business is covered by the minimum stockholding rules.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.