What this rule does
The federal government has issued the National Land Transport (Public Tender Exemption Limit) Determination 2026 under the National Land Transport Act 2014. The rule sets the dollar amount below which public tender requirements do not apply to land transport funding decisions.
What it replaces
This determination replaces the National Land Transport (Public Tender Exemption Limit) Determination 2014 (No. 1), which has been repealed.
Effective date
The determination came into force on 16 September 2026.
Administering department
The rule is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.
The exemption limit amount
The source document does not state the specific dollar figure for the exemption limit. The full text of the determination is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01216 to confirm the exact amount.
Key actions
- Check the full text of the determination at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01216 to confirm the specific exemption limit dollar figure, as the source does not state the amount.
- If your business bids on or is involved in land transport funding projects, review whether the new exemption threshold changes your tendering obligations compared to the previous 2014 rule.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.