What this instrument does
The PGPA Act (Art Rental Special Account 2026) Determination 2026 is a federal legislative instrument registered on 7 August 2026. It is administered by the Department of Finance under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
The determination establishes a new special government account for an art rental program. It sets out what amounts can be credited to the account, what the account can be used for, and which authority is responsible for it.
Previous instrument revoked
This determination formally revokes the previous Art Rental Instrument. Transitional provisions are included in the new determination to cover the opening balance of the account.
What the source does not specify
The source document does not specify the commencement date of the determination, the dollar amounts involved, or which entity manages the art rental program on a day-to-day basis.
Key actions
- If your business rents art to or from a government program, the full determination is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01025 to check whether this new instrument changes any existing arrangements.
- If your business was operating under the previous Art Rental Instrument, that instrument has been formally revoked by this determination. Dealings are now governed by the new rules.
- The Department of Finance is the administering body for questions about how the new special account affects existing arrangements.
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