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Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Act 2026

Act No. 89 of 2026 · Assented 18 September 2026

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In brief

Changes how major sporting events are protected under the Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Act 2014: events, their organising bodies, protected words and images, and protection periods are now set by rules rather than listed in the Act's schedules, which are repealed.

Who's affected

  • Organisers of major sporting events
  • Event sponsors and licensed merchandisers
  • Businesses using event names or images
  • The responsible Minister

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