Splits, consolidations, demergers and schemes
A split, a consolidation, a demerger or scheme scrip changes the number of shares held, or adds a new code, without a buy or a sale. The official pages read do not name these events: the number changed, so report or confirm the new total with Services Australia. A code or name change is a third case: the number of shares may not change, but the holding identifier the shares form holds does, so update the code the form holds, and confirm.
The rule. Report a change in shares within 14 days. Named in the sources: a buy, a sale, bonus shares. Any other change to the total number of shares the form asks for: report or confirm. A price movement is not on the list; listed shares are revalued on 20 March and 20 September. Every rule and its source.
What it takes. Trade lines only: date, code, buy or sell, quantity. Recognised account and holder numbers are removed; nothing leaves your browser until you save.
Who publishes it. The Art of Service, not affiliated with Services Australia; not financial advice. Check a history.
When the checker uses it
Share split or consolidation, demerger or scheme scrip received, code or name change.
The sources, read on 28 Sep 2026
Services Australia: Online account help: update your shares
What we rely on, in our words: Paraphrased: Services Australia asks you to tell it when your circumstances change, including changes to Australian listed shares held by you and your partner. The online form asks whether the shares are listed on an Australian exchange, the ASX code or security code, the total number of shares, your share of ownership and your partner's share, and the purchase, start or acquisition date; removing a holding asks for the date the shares were removed.
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Findings that cite it
- 5. Corporate actions that change the number or the code