Regulatory Alerts2026-04-21 | RG-051RG 51 Applications for relief
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission issued this guide to assist applicants and advisers in making relief applications under relevant legislation. It outlines the regulator's general approach to granting relief, the specific requirements and processes for applications, and the associated fee structure. While examples focus on commonly exercised powers, the principles apply generally to ASIC's discretionary powers.
Issued 13 February 2025
This guide is for applicants and advisers who are making an application for relief under relevant provisions of legislation ASIC administers.
It sets out our general approach to granting relief, the requirements and process for making relief applications, and how ASIC charges fees for such applications.
The examples used in this guide refer to powers commonly exercised by ASIC; however, the principles apply to our discretionary powers generally.
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