Overview
The Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Act 2026 received royal assent and came into force on 26 August 2026. It is Act No. 79 of 2026, administered by the Department of the Treasury.
What the Act does
The Act makes consequential amendments to three existing laws:
- the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977
- the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
- the Taxation Administration Act 1953
These amendments support the operation of the News Media Bargaining framework. The Act does not specify the exact nature of each amendment.
Key actions
The following steps are available to businesses involved in news media bargaining arrangements:
- Review the full text of the Act at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026A00079 to check whether the amendments to the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 or Taxation Administration Act 1953 affect tax obligations.
- Check the application and transitional provisions in Schedule 1, Part 2 of the Act to confirm when specific changes take effect.
- Contact the Department of the Treasury or a tax adviser if there is uncertainty about whether these consequential amendments change any reporting or compliance obligations.
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