What this notice is
The Department of the Treasury has published the Notice of Substituted Rates of Excise Duty No. 4 (2026). The notice substitutes - that is, replaces - specific rates of excise duty. Excise duty is the tax applied to goods such as fuel, alcohol, and tobacco that are produced or manufactured in Australia.
Effective date
The notice took effect on 1 September 2026.
What the notice covers
The notice replaces certain excise duty rates. The source summary does not specify which products or rates are affected. The full text of the notice is available at the Federal Register of Legislation.
Key actions
- Read the full notice at legislation.gov.au/C2026G00551 to find out which excise duty rates have changed and whether they apply to your products.
- If your business manufactures, produces, or deals in excisable goods such as fuel, alcohol, or tobacco, check the updated rates against what you are currently paying or charging.
- If you are unsure whether the new rates apply, contact the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) at ato.gov.au or by calling 13 28 66.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.