Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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The Torres Strait Fisheries (Prawn) Management Instrument 2025 sets closed areas, anchorage zones and trawl rules, replacing five earlier instruments from 23 De
14 October 2026
agriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
A legal notice sets the 2025 fishing season for the Torres Strait Prawn Fishery, registered 24 December 2025 and administered under the Torres Strait Fisheries
14 October 2026
agriculture
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A 2026 legal instrument amended Income Management and Enhanced Income Management rules. It was in force from 26 June 2026 to 13 October 2026, then repealed.
14 October 2026
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A government notice confirms Emma Sheehan's disqualification, effective 13 October 2026. The notice does not state the grounds or scope of disqualification.
13 October 2026
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Federal notice confirms Ciaran McKillop's disqualification, effective 13 October 2026. Full details are not included in the published summary.
13 October 2026
finance
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A legislative instrument repealing a Veterans' Entitlements Act determination for Rifle Company Butterworth takes effect, registered from 13 October 2026.
13 October 2026
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A Veterans' Entitlements Act determination for Rifle Company Butterworth non-warlike service has been repealed, in force from 13 October 2026.
13 October 2026
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CASA has repealed Airworthiness Directive AD/CFM56/26 for CFM56 aircraft engines, registered 13 October 2026 and already in force.
13 October 2026
transport
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A new instrument amending the Torres Strait finfish fishery rules was registered on 13 October 2026 and is already in force.
13 October 2026
agriculture
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Federal Register notice confirms disqualification of Rosalia Eseta Laveta, administered by the Department of the Treasury, in force 13 October 2026.
13 October 2026
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The Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination (No. 3) 2026 updates allowed ingredients and labelling rules for therapeutic goods, effective 13 O
13 October 2026
healthcareretail
Federal Register of Legislation
Notice F2026N00755 confirms an approval to hold a stake in Guild Insurance Limited under the Financial Sector (Shareholdings) framework.
13 October 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
A 2026 amendment changed pricing documents under the NDIS Old Framework Plans Determination 2024, in force from 30 June 2026 to 12 October 2026.
13 October 2026
healthcare
Federal Register of Legislation
A Defence Department instrument repealing an earlier ADF benefits determination. It applies only to Defence Force individual benefits, not small businesses.
13 October 2026
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Federal determination sets 2025-26 Housing, Homelessness and Housing Affordability payments to a state or territory; no business obligations apply.
13 October 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
A technical amendment to the National Health Growth Hormone Program arrangement was in force from 30 June 2026 to 12 October 2026, when it was repealed.
13 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A technical amendment to the Highly Specialised Drugs Program arrangement under the National Health Act 1953 was in force from 30 June to 12 October 2026.
13 October 2026
healthcare
Federal Register of Legislation
A technical amendment to PBS chemotherapy funding rules was in force from 30 June 2026 to 12 October 2026 before being repealed. Details here.
13 October 2026
healthcare
Federal Register of Legislation
A federal regulation altered Working Holiday Maker visa age criteria from 30 June 2026 to 12 October 2026, when it was repealed, under the Migration Act 1958.
13 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
Federal rule changed citizenship fees, visa fees and the skilled migration income threshold, in force 30 June to 12 October 2026, now superseded.
13 October 2026
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