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New South Wales regulation
What this instrument appears to do: Based on its title and the text provided, the Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Regulation 2026 appears to set up automatic mutual-recognition of occupational licences across jurisdictions — so it affects licence holders seeking recognition and the agencies that administer those licences.
Key administrative details: the version is “Current from 14/08/2026”, is recorded as having all provisions commenced, and is “due to be automatically repealed ... on 1 September 2031” (see text). This is legal information, not legal advice — get a qualified Australian lawyer to check.
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1 Name of regulation
This regulation is the Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Regulation 2026.
2 Commencement
This regulation commences on the day on which this regulation is published on the NSW legislation website.
Note—
This regulation repeals and replaces the Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Regulation 2021, which would otherwise be repealed on 1 September 2026 by the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989, section 10(2).
3 Definition
In this regulation—
the Act means the Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Act 2014.
Note—
The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.
4 Local licences, recognised licences and deemed local licences
(1) For the Act, section 3(1), definition of local licence, a licence described in Schedule 1, Column 1 is prescribed.
(2) For the Act, section 3(1), definition of recognised licence, a licence described in Schedule 1, Column 2 is prescribed.
(3) For the Act, section 4(1), a local licence described in Schedule 1, Column 1 is prescribed as equivalent to each recognised licence described opposite the local licence in Schedule 1, Column 2.
5 Repeal and savings
(1) The Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Regulation 2021 is repealed.
(2) An act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Regulation 2021, had effect under that regulation continues to have effect under this regulation.
Schedule 1 Local licences, recognised licences and deemed local licences
section 4
| Column 1 | Column 2 | | Local licence | Recognised licence | | An endorsed contractor licence under the Home Building Act 1989 authorising a person to do electrical wiring work without supervision | (a) An unrestricted electrician licence under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 of the Australian Capital Territory held by an individual(b) The following licences under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 of Queensland, if both are held by the same individual—(i) an electrical mechanic licence without conditions or restrictions,(ii) an electrical contractor licence(c) An electrician’s licence under the Electricity Safety Act 1998 of Victoria held by a registered electrical contractor under that Act | | A supervisor certificate under the Home Building Act 1989 authorising a person to do electrical wiring work without supervision | (a) An electrical mechanic licence under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 of Queensland without conditions or restrictions(b) An electrician’s licence under the Electricity Safety Act 1998 of Victoria |
Sourced from legislation.nsw.gov.au, CC BY 4.0.
1 Name of regulation
This regulation is the Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Regulation 2026.
2 Commencement
This regulation commences on the day on which this regulation is published on the NSW legislation website.
Note—
This regulation repeals and replaces the Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Regulation 2021, which would otherwise be repealed on 1 September 2026 by the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989, section 10(2).
3 Definition
In this regulation—
the Act means the Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Act 2014.
Note—
The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.
4 Local licences, recognised licences and deemed local licences
(1) For the Act, section 3(1), definition of local licence, a licence described in Schedule 1, Column 1 is prescribed.
(2) For the Act, section 3(1), definition of recognised licence, a licence described in Schedule 1, Column 2 is prescribed.
(3) For the Act, section 4(1), a local licence described in Schedule 1, Column 1 is prescribed as equivalent to each recognised licence described opposite the local licence in Schedule 1, Column 2.
5 Repeal and savings
(1) The Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Regulation 2021 is repealed.
(2) An act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Regulation 2021, had effect under that regulation continues to have effect under this regulation.
Schedule 1 Local licences, recognised licences and deemed local licences
section 4
| Column 1 | Column 2 | | Local licence | Recognised licence | | An endorsed contractor licence under the Home Building Act 1989 authorising a person to do electrical wiring work without supervision | (a) An unrestricted electrician licence under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 of the Australian Capital Territory held by an individual(b) The following licences under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 of Queensland, if both are held by the same individual—(i) an electrical mechanic licence without conditions or restrictions,(ii) an electrical contractor licence(c) An electrician’s licence under the Electricity Safety Act 1998 of Victoria held by a registered electrical contractor under that Act | | A supervisor certificate under the Home Building Act 1989 authorising a person to do electrical wiring work without supervision | (a) An electrical mechanic licence under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 of Queensland without conditions or restrictions(b) An electrician’s licence under the Electricity Safety Act 1998 of Victoria |