Commonwealth Inscribed Stock (Approved Forms) Instrument 2025
I, Daniel Mulino, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, make the following instrument.
Dated 15 December 2025
Dr Daniel Mulino
Assistant Treasurer
Minister for Financial Services
Contents
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Name
2 Commencement
3 Authority
4 Definitions
Part 2—Approval of forms
5 Approved form—transfer of stock
6 Approved form—transmission application
Schedule 1—Approved form—transfer of stock within a Registry
Schedule 2—Approved form—transmission application
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Name
This instrument is the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock (Approved Forms) Instrument 2025.
2 Commencement
(1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
Commencement information |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Provisions | Commencement | Date/Details |
1. The whole of this instrument | The day after this instrument is registered. | |
Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.
(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025.
4 Definitions
Note: Expressions have the same meaning in this instrument as in the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025 as in force from time to time—see paragraph 13(1)(b) of the Legislation Act 2003.
In this instrument:
the Regulations means the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025.
Part 2—Approval of forms
5 Approved form—transfer of stock
Under section 24 of the Regulations, for the purposes of paragraph 12(a) of the Regulations, the form set out at Schedule 1 is approved.
Note: The form is available on the Australian Office of Financial Management’s website.
6 Approved form—transmission application
Under section 24 of the Regulations, for the purposes of paragraph 14(a) of the Regulations, the form set out at Schedule 2 is approved.
Note: The form is available on the Australian Office of Financial Management’s website.
Schedule 1—Approved form—transfer of stock within a Registry
Note: See section 5.
Schedule 2—Approved form—transmission application
Note: See section 6.
Overview
The Commonwealth Inscribed Stock (Approved Forms) Instrument 2025 was enacted to provide standardised and approved forms for the transfer of Commonwealth inscribed stock and transmission applications. This notifiable instrument was introduced to address the need for clarity and uniformity in the documentation required for these financial transactions, thereby ensuring compliance with the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025. It was made by Daniel Mulino, the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, under the authority granted by the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025. The policy objective of this instrument is to streamline the process of transferring inscribed stock and handling transmission applications, enhancing efficiency and reducing potential errors in financial management.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Inscribed Stock (Approved Forms) Instrument 2025 applies to the approved forms for the transfer of stock and transmission applications under the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025. This instrument, made by Daniel Mulino, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, provides the legal framework for the approved forms that must be used in transactions involving Commonwealth Inscribed Stock. The instrument is applicable to entities and individuals involved in the transfer of stock or transmission applications within the Commonwealth. The geographic reach of this instrument is national, aligning with the broader regulatory environment established by the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025. It is important to note that the instrument does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds; however, it does provide specific approved forms for prescribed actions, ensuring compliance with the legislative requirements. The application of this instrument can be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as necessary.
Key Provisions
The Commonwealth Inscribed Stock (Approved Forms) Instrument 2025, made under the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025, establishes specific forms for the transfer of Commonwealth Inscribed Stock and for transmission applications. Section 1 of the Instrument provides the official name of the document, while Section 2 specifies that all provisions of the Instrument will commence the day after it is registered. The authority for this Instrument is outlined in Section 3, which states that it is made under the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025. Definitions used in this Instrument are consistent with those in the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025, as stated in Section 4.
This legislation imposes certain obligations on parties and entities involved in the transfer of Commonwealth Inscribed Stock and in making transmission applications. According to Section 5, the form set out in Schedule 1 is approved for the transfer of stock within a Registry. This means that parties must use the approved form to facilitate the transfer of stock, ensuring consistency and compliance with regulatory requirements. Similarly, Section 6 specifies that the form in Schedule 2 is approved for transmission applications, indicating that entities must use this prescribed form when making such applications. These requirements are essential for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the stock transfer and application processes.
The Instrument also outlines potential consequences for non-compliance. Although specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not explicitly detailed within the text, breaches of the approved forms and procedures could potentially lead to administrative penalties under the Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025. These penalties may include fines or other corrective actions deemed necessary to enforce compliance with the approved forms and processes. Given the regulatory nature of the document, adherence to the specified forms is crucial to avoid any legal repercussions or disruptions in the management of Commonwealth Inscribed Stock.