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Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.

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National Health (Prescriber Bag Supplies) Amendment (May Update) Determination 2026
Australia's prescriber bag supply rules under the National Health Act 1953 were amended from 30 April 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026.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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PBS Highly Specialised Drugs Program rules amended - May 2026 update
A technical amendment to the Highly Specialised Drugs Program rules was registered on 30 April 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026.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
healthcare
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Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Foreign Countries) Amendment Determination 2026
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to Australia's list of recognised foreign medical device regulatory systems was registered on 30 April 2026 and later repealed.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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PBS Formulary Amendment: Listed Drugs on F1 or F2 (No. 4) 2026
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
healthcare
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Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Fees Amendment Regulations 2026
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to offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage resource management regulations, registered 30 April 2026 and repealed 18 August 2026.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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Live sheep export phase-out: 2026 transition assistance rules amended
Australia's live sheep export by sea phase-out transition assistance rules were amended from 1 May 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026.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ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/337 - Now Repealed
ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/337 came into force 1 May 2026 and was repealed 18 August 2026.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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Healthcare Identifiers Amendment (Directories and Other Matters) Regulations 2026
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
healthcare
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Sydney West Airport added to Commonwealth and aviation regulations (now repealed)
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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Federal procurement reporting rules amended and repealed: PGPA Amendment 2026
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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Medicare Rule for Midwife-Led Management of Labour Amended and Repealed
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
healthcare
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National Immunisation Program vaccine list updated under May 2026 amendment
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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Telecommunications SIP Scheme: 2026 Amendment to Designated Service Area Declaration
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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PGPA Relevant Company Rules Amended: 2026 Measures No. 1
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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Australian Hearing Services (Declared Hearing Services) Amendment Determination 2026
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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Australian UN Sanctions List Updated: Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2026
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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Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (Technical Amendments) Determination 2026 - Now Repealed
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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Competition and Consumer (Exceptional Circumstances) (No. 1) Amendment Declaration 2026
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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Defence Delivery Agency established as a Commonwealth entity under federal finance rules
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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Defence Delivery Agency Special Account 2026 established by federal determination
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