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On June 25, 2026, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) published an instrument fixing charges for the 2026 financial year. The instrument, authorised under the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998, establishes the regulatory fees that APRA-regulated entities must pay to support the regulator's supervisory operations. APRA regulates Australia's deposit-taking institutions, insurance companies, and superannuation funds. The annual charges instrument sets out the fees applicable to these regulated entities based on their classification and size. These charges fund APRA's regulatory activities, including prudential supervision, policy development, and enforcement functions. The instrument came into force on June 25, 2026, and applies to the 2026 financial year commencing July 1, 2026. Regulated entities should review the instrument to determine their applicable charges and ensure timely payment to APRA. The full details of the charges, including any category-specific fees and payment arrangements, are contained in the legislative instrument and accompanying explanatory statement, both available on the Federal Register of Legislation. REFERENCES: Federal Register of Legislation. (2026). Australian Prudential Regulation Authority instrument fixing charges No.1 of 2026. Retrieved from https://www.legislation.gov.au/