Overview
The federal government has granted On the Run Pty Ltd a formal exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code. The exemption is established by the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Cash Acceptance) (On the Run Pty Ltd) Exemption Instrument 2026, with the reference number F2026N00749.
Administering framework
The Cash Acceptance Industry Code is administered by the Department of the Treasury under the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Cash Acceptance) Regulations 2025.
Effective date
The instrument came into force on 7 October 2026.
Conditions and other provisions
The exemption instrument includes conditions attached to the exemption. Those conditions are set out in Schedule 1 of the instrument. The instrument also contains a repeal clause. The source document does not specify what the conditions are, which businesses or locations are covered, or when the exemption expires.
Key actions
- The full text of F2026N00749 is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00749. Businesses seeking to understand the conditions placed on On the Run Pty Ltd can review that document directly.
- Businesses uncertain about whether they are required to accept cash under the Cash Acceptance Industry Code can contact the Department of the Treasury directly. The source does not provide a specific contact address or phone number for enquiries.
- Alerts for changes to this instrument are available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00749 using the 'Set up an alert' option.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.