# Designated regional areas

> reg-1.15M — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

1.15M Designated regional areas
          (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, specify a part of Australia to be a
              designated city or major regional centre.
          (2) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, specify a part of Australia to be a
              regional centre or other regional area.