Competition and Consumer Point-in-Time Service Updates

The Competition and Consumer Point-in-Time Service has been updated to include the Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2026 (Cth) (Act No 69 of 2026) and News Journalism Payments (Consequential Amendments) Act 2026 (Cth) (Act No 76 of 2026).

Act 69 of 2026

The Act makes amendments consequential to the establishment of the new cash distribution regulation framework established by the Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026 (Cth). The Act includes amendments to expand the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) information gathering powers in section 155 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth); facilitate disclosure of information between the ACCC and the Reserve Bank of Australia; and include a safe harbour provision for subsection 588G(2) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Act 76 of 2026

The Act makes amendments to Part IVBA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) that are consequential to the administration of the statutory payment scheme, the News Journalism Payment Scheme, established by the News Journalism Payments Act 2026 (Cth).

These amendments have been updated in the Point-in-Time Competition and Consumer Service current to 8 September 2026. (NB: Subscription required).

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