What has changed
The federal government has registered the National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 5) 2026 (registered as F2026L00634 on 28 May 2026). The determination amends the National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Determination 2023 under the National Health Act 1953.
Two stages of amendment
The changes are structured across two schedules, each with a separate commencement date:
- First schedule of amendments - takes effect on 1 June 2026.
- Second schedule of amendments - takes effect on 1 October 2026.
The source document does not specify which products, quantities, or parties are affected by each schedule of changes.
Where to find the full details
The full text of the determination and an explanatory statement are available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00634. The explanatory statement on that page provides further detail on what each schedule of amendments changes.
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