The Treasury Secretary can deny payments if there is a significant risk the money won't be used for capacity retention; this includes risks to the scheme's integrity.

Payment recipients face civil penalties for failing to provide reports within three months of a reporting period; they also face a 60 penalty unit (2026: $21,840) fine for failing to keep records.

The Commonwealth can recover overpayments as a debt due to the government.

The Treasury Secretary must publish recipient names, ABNs, and payment amounts on the Department's website within one month of a payment period.

Corporations can apply for payments if they are registered and endorsed as a news business corporation.

Payment recipients must maintain an editorial capacity equal to or greater than their approved claim to avoid a capacity retention shortfall.