Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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Australia's prescriber bag supply rules under the National Health Act 1953 were amended from 30 April 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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A technical amendment to the Highly Specialised Drugs Program rules was registered on 30 April 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026. Key details for pharmacies.
19 August 2026
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A minor amendment to Australia's list of recognised foreign medical device regulatory systems was registered on 30 April 2026 and later repealed.
19 August 2026
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The PBS F1 and F2 formulary was amended from 30 April 2026 to 18 August 2026. Learn what changed and where to find the current rules.
19 August 2026
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A fees amendment to offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage resource management regulations, registered 30 April 2026 and repealed 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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Australia's live sheep export by sea phase-out transition assistance rules were amended from 1 May 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026. Key facts for exporters.
19 August 2026
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ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/337 came into force 1 May 2026 and was repealed 18 August 2026. Full text available on the Federal Register.
19 August 2026
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New federal regulations amend the Healthcare Identifiers Regulations 2020, commencing 4 May 2026. Read what is known about Schedule 1 and the regulatory changes
19 August 2026
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The 2026 regulations amended Commonwealth Places and Crimes (Aviation) rules to include Sydney West Airport. The instrument was repealed on 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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The federal government amended procurement reporting measures under the PGPA Rule 2014. The rule was registered 5 May 2026 and repealed 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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A federal rule amending Medicare benefits for midwife-led management of labour was in force from 5 May 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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The federal rules listing vaccines covered under the National Immunisation Program were amended on 6 May 2026 under the National Health Act 1953.
19 August 2026
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A 2026 amendment updated the rules defining geographic areas and providers under Australia's Statutory Infrastructure Provider broadband scheme.
19 August 2026
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The federal government amended rules classifying 'relevant companies' under the PGPA Act 2013. Registered 6 May 2026, repealed 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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A technical amendment to the declared hearing services list under the Australian Hearing Services Act 1991. Plain-English summary for small businesses.
19 August 2026
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Australia updated its UN sanctions list on 7 May 2026, amending the Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Instrument 2022.
19 August 2026
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A minor technical amendment to Australian coin rules was registered on 8 May 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026. It is no longer in force.
19 August 2026
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A federal amendment declaration under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 was registered on 18 August 2026. Details of what changes are limited.
18 August 2026
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A new federal rule registered on 18 August 2026 establishes the Defence Delivery Agency as a Commonwealth entity under the PGPA framework.
18 August 2026
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The federal government has created the Defence Delivery Agency Special Account 2026, an internal government financial mechanism with no small business obligatio
18 August 2026