On 9 October 2026, the Commonwealth of Australia registered a new legislative instrument titled the Migration (Disclosure of Information to Prescribed International Organizations) Instrument 2026 (LIN 25/076). This instrument updates the rules for disclosing identifying information under regulation 5.34E of the Migration Regulations 1994, in line with paragraph 336F(1)(e) of the Migration Act 1958. In this blog, we’ll break down: What this new instrument does and how it differs from the old version The prescribed international organisations affected Legal and privacy implications for migrants and government bodies How Emigrate Lawyers can help you navigate these changes Frequently asked questions Final