PGPA Relevant Company Rules Amended: 2026 Measures No. 1

What was amended

The federal government registered the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Relevant Company) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026 on 6 May 2026. The amendment makes changes to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Relevant Company) Rule 2016.

The rules determine which companies are classified as relevant companies under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The amendment was in force from 6 May 2026 until 18 August 2026, when it was repealed.

What the source does not specify

The source document does not specify which companies were added or removed from the relevant company classification, or what practical effect the changes had.

Administration

These rules are administered by the Department of Finance.

Further information

The current version of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Relevant Company) Rule 2016 is available at legislation.gov.au. The explanatory statement for this instrument (F2026L00521) is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00521.

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