What has been registered
The federal government has registered the Industry Research and Development (Supporting Australia's Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industry Program) Instrument 2026. The instrument came into force on 28 July 2026.
The instrument is administered by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and sits under the Industry Research and Development Act 1986.
What it replaces
The 2026 instrument repeals and replaces the 2023 version of the same instrument. The source does not specify what changes were made between the 2023 and 2026 versions, what the program involves, or what funding or obligations apply.
Key actions
- If a business in the textiles, clothing or footwear industry previously engaged with the Supporting Australia's TCF Industry Program under the 2023 instrument, the full 2026 instrument is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00999 to check for any changes.
- The Department of Industry, Science and Resources can be contacted for details on the program, eligibility, and any obligations. The department is available at industry.gov.au.
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