What this instrument is
The Federal Register of Legislation has published the Telecommunications Amendment (Participating Person Exemption - Public Safety) Determination 2026. This instrument amends the Telecommunications (Participating Person Exemption - Public Safety) Determination 2022.
The instrument is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts and operates under the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999.
Key dates
- Registered: 25 May 2026
- In force from: 25 May 2026
- In force until: 7 September 2026
What the amendment covers
The source document does not specify what changes this amendment makes to the 2022 determination. The source also does not specify which participating persons or public safety exemptions are affected by the amendment.
Key actions
- Read the full instrument and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00624 if your business operates in the telecommunications sector or holds a participating person exemption related to public safety obligations.
- Check whether your business's existing exemptions under the Telecommunications (Participating Person Exemption - Public Safety) Determination 2022 are affected by this amendment before 7 September 2026, when this amending instrument ceases to be in force.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.