Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
Federal Register of Legislation
A 2026 instrument amending Visitor (Class FA) visa arrangements applied for one day before repeal. It is no longer in force.
28 September 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
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
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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
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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
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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water published EPBC Act Part 7-9 decisions for 17-23 August 2026 in a gazette notice dated 28 Sep
28 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
Federal regulations amending export charges under customs rules were registered 29 June 2026 and listed as no longer in force from 16 September 2026.
28 September 2026
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A notice inviting public comments on the draft management plan for the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve was registered on 28 September 2026.
28 September 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
A new federal rule amends how passionfruit industry levies and charges are distributed, registered on 28 September 2026. Plain-English summary.
28 September 2026
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The Migration (Arrival Control) Determination 2026 commenced 25 March 2026 and is in force until 25 September 2026 under the Migration Act 1958.
26 September 2026
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The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has varied the workers compensation self-insurance licence held by Thales Australia Limited, registered 25
25 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
ASIC has registered the Low Volume Financial Markets Instrument 2026/756, in force 25 September 2026 under the Corporations Act 2001.
25 September 2026
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A new legislative instrument designates places of detention under customs law on Norfolk Island, with provisions on privacy and transitional arrangements.
25 September 2026
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A formal gazette notice records that Fleetmaster Services Pty Ltd has had its self-insurance licence varied under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Ac
25 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations varied National Australia Bank Limited's self-insurance licence under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compen
25 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
Telstra Limited was granted Nominated Carrier Declaration No. 210 on 25 September 2026 under the Telecommunications Act 1997. Details for small businesses.
25 September 2026
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The Department of Infrastructure has revoked Nominated Carrier Declaration NCD 182 for Telstra Limited, registered 25 September 2026, under the Telecommunicatio
25 September 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
A new instrument sets out the place, manner, and form for Maritime Crew (Temporary) (Class ZM) Visa applications, effective 25 September 2026.
25 September 2026
transport
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CASA 40/26 sets rules for flying drones within 3 nautical miles of a controlled aerodrome using a CASA-verified app. In force 25 September 2026.
25 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Emmett Stiernagle under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 25 September 2026.
25 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A new APRA reporting standard determination (No. 11 of 2026) has been registered under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act. Details at legislation.gov
25 September 2026
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