Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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A new notice dated 24 August 2026 declares Horn Island Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing an earlier 2025 notice.
29 August 2026
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A new federal regulation amending the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 was registered on 25 August 2026. Plain-English summary.
29 August 2026
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A new federal determination adds a written arrangement with Catholic Education Queensland Ltd to the prescribed documents list under the Australian Education Re
29 August 2026
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A new federal regulation amending the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 was registered on 25 August 2026. Details inside.
29 August 2026
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APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice for Dale Burrows under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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New federal regulations registered on 25 August 2026 authorise Commonwealth spending in health, disability and ageing sectors. Details of what changed.
29 August 2026
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New federal regulations amending grant and spending powers for infrastructure, transport, communications, sport and arts registered on 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Bronwyn Beers under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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ASIC has issued a formal disqualification notice against Vivienne Ross, barring her from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or responsible officer.
29 August 2026
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Services Australia and the Department of Finance have registered a formal data matching program notice relating to Origin Energy customers affected by a July 20
29 August 2026
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APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Marina Talevska under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Sarbir Singh Jholl under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 21 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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A new federal regulation amending Home Affairs spending powers under the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997, registered 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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The federal government has updated rules authorising Commonwealth spending programs, repealing certain items and including transitional provisions. Registered 2
29 August 2026
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New federal regulations amending the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 came into force on 25 August 2026, covering education measures.
29 August 2026
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The federal government has updated which health service categories can use Medicare assignment arrangements, registered 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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A federal instrument removes one or more places from the Commonwealth Heritage List, effective 25 August 2026. Details of the specific places are in the full te
29 August 2026
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A notice dated 24 August 2026 relates to applications for renewal of broadcasting licences under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
29 August 2026
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The Remuneration Tribunal has issued a new determination dated 25 August 2026 setting pay and allowances for Members of Parliament.
29 August 2026
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The Federal Register of Legislation published a Gallantry Decorations gazette notice dated 25 August 2026. No business obligations apply.
29 August 2026