What has changed
The federal government has registered an amendment to the rules governing spectrum licence tax - the annual charge paid by holders of spectrum licences used for wireless communications. The instrument is called the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Amendment Determination 2026 (No. 1) and was registered on 18 September 2026.
The amendment is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.
What the source document states
The full text of the amendment and an explanatory statement are available on the Federal Register of Legislation. The source content does not specify what changes were actually made to the tax rates or calculations.
Key actions
- Holders of a spectrum licence can read the full amendment text and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01237 to find out how the tax changes affect their licence.
- The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts can be contacted for queries about whether the amendment changes the amount of spectrum licence tax owed.
- An alert can be set up on the Federal Register of Legislation for this title at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01237 to receive notification of any further amendments.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.