What has changed
The federal government has amended the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (Registration Fees) Determination 2013. The amending instrument is the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (Registration Fees) Amendment Determination 2026, available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01117. The amendment came into force on 26 August 2026. The source document does not specify what changes were made to the fee amounts or registration requirements.
About the WELS scheme
The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme requires water-using products to be registered and labelled with a water efficiency star rating before they can be sold in Australia. Products covered by the scheme include:
- Taps
- Showerheads
- Toilets
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
The updated determination
The amended determination sets out registration fees that apply under the WELS scheme. The full text of the updated Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (Registration Fees) Determination 2013, as amended, is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01117.
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