Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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CASA has registered a new instrument governing how non-DAMP organisations can provide safety-sensitive aviation activities, effective 29 September 2026.
29 September 2026
transport
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A Treasury notice briefly amended the 2025 energy bill relief payments rules between states and the Commonwealth, in force from 29 to 30 September 2026.
29 September 2026
finance
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TGO 115 sets the federal labelling standard for prescription medicines in Australia from 28 September 2026, replacing TGO 91. Key facts for businesses.
28 September 2026
healthcare
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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published EPBC Act Part 7-9 decisions for 31 August to 6 September 2026.
28 September 2026
constructionagriculturetrades
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A federal special arrangement allows Cabrini Private Hospitals to trial paperless PBS prescribing, dispensing and claiming. Came into force 28 September 2026.
28 September 2026
healthcare
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A new legislative instrument registered 28 September 2026 specifies countries for health criteria in migration decisions under the Migration Regulations 1994.
28 September 2026
professional-services
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A new legislative instrument dated 28 September 2026 replaces the older eVisitor visa arrangements under the Migration Regulations 1994.
28 September 2026
professional-services
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A formal gazette notice dated 28 September 2026 records a Commission to Administer the Government of Australia issued to Margaret Gardner AC.
28 September 2026
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A formal notice dated 28 September 2026 declares Cairns Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing an earlier notice.
28 September 2026
transport
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A formal government gazette notice recording the Affirmation of Allegiance by Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, gazetted 28 September
28 September 2026
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A legislative instrument registered 28 September 2026 declares a serious scarcity of Diltiazem and permits pharmacists to substitute it without a new prescripti
28 September 2026
healthcare
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RAAF Base Richmond has been formally declared a Defence Aviation Area under the Defence Act 1903, with the declaration dated 28 September 2026.
28 September 2026
transport
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The Commonwealth Gazette records the affirmation of office by Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC on 28 September 2026.
28 September 2026
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ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2026/533 came into force on 28 September 2026. Read what is known and where to find the full text.
28 September 2026
financeprofessional-services
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A new federal determination registered on 28 September 2026 sets out which agency regulates ELICOS and Foundation Program providers under the ESOS Act 2000.
28 September 2026
education
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DCCEEW has published a gazette notice listing EPBC Act Parts 7-9 decisions for 10-16 August 2026, registered on 28 September 2026.
28 September 2026
constructionagriculturetransport
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A 2026 instrument amending Visitor (Class FA) visa arrangements applied for one day before repeal. It is no longer in force.
28 September 2026
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TGO 116 sets a new labelling standard for non-prescription medicines in Australia, registered 28 September 2026, replacing the previous TGO 92 standard.
28 September 2026
healthcareretail
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A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Siosifa Tuungafasi Teu under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 28 Septembe
28 September 2026
finance
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A Defence determination set exclusion periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 in the Woomera Prohibited Area for 1 July to 31 December 2026.
28 September 2026