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On July 28, 2026, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) published the ASIC Corporations (Substantial Holding Notice Forms Approval) Instrument 2026/595, which came into force on the same date. The instrument, administered by the Department of the Treasury, establishes the approved forms for substantial holding notices under the Corporations Act. The instrument formalises the forms that entities must use when notifying ASIC of substantial holdings in listed companies. Substantial holding notices are a key disclosure mechanism within Australia's securities regulation framework, requiring shareholders who acquire or dispose of significant interests in listed entities to provide timely notification to the market. These notices ensure transparency and allow other investors to make informed decisions based on material changes in share ownership. The approved forms specified in the instrument standardise the information that must be provided when filing substantial holding notices, including details of the holder's identity, the nature of the interest held, the number and class of securities involved, and the circumstances of the acquisition or disposal. By establishing consistent form requirements, the instrument promotes regulatory efficiency and ensures that ASIC receives notifications in a uniform format that facilitates market supervision and enforcement activities. The instrument is a notifiable instrument and has been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. The full text is available in both Word and PDF formats on the Federal Register of Legislation website.