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

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Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) (Prescribed Ship - Norfolk Island) Declaration 2026
A new declaration under occupational health and safety law for the maritime industry near Norfolk Island came into force on 14 August 2026, replacing the 2016 v
14 August 2026
transport
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Live sheep export phase-out: transition assistance rules updated (2026 Measures No. 2)
The federal government has amended the transition assistance rules for the phase-out of live sheep exports by sea, registered 14 August 2026.
14 August 2026
agriculturetransport
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Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Prescribed Ship - Norfolk Island) Declaration 2026
A new federal declaration designates a specific ship near Norfolk Island as a prescribed ship under the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992.
14 August 2026
transport
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PBS Prescribing Rules Amended: What the 2026 Regulations Say
The federal government has amended PBS prescribing rules under the National Health Act 1953. Registered 14 August 2026. Read what is known and where to find det
14 August 2026
healthcare
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GST Adjustment Note Waiver for Reverse Charged Supplies Updated by 2026 Determination
A new 2026 federal determination waives the GST adjustment note requirement for reverse charged supplies, replacing the 2016 rule registered 14 August 2026.
14 August 2026
financeprofessional-servicesretailtrades
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Excise (Denatured Spirits) Determination 2026: New approved formula for denatured spirits
A new federal rule sets the approved formula for denaturing spirits under the Excise Act 1901, replacing the 2016 determination from 14 August 2026.
14 August 2026
tradesretailhospitality
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Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026
Technical amendments to Australia's multinational global and domestic minimum tax rules, made 26 March 2026 and repealed 13 August 2026.
14 August 2026
financeprofessional-services
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ASIC Corporations (Amendment and Repeal) Instrument 2026/181 - Now Repealed
ASIC's legislative instrument 2026/181 came into force on 26 March 2026 and was repealed on 13 August 2026. It is no longer in force.
14 August 2026
financeprofessional-services
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ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/123 - What small businesses need to know
ASIC registered amendment instrument F2026L00368 on 26 March 2026 under the Corporations Act 2001. It was in force until 13 August 2026.
14 August 2026
financeprofessional-services
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Health Insurance Rules for Transcatheter Valve Therapy Accreditation Amended
A new federal instrument registered 13 August 2026 amends accreditation rules for transcatheter valve therapies under the Health Insurance Act 1973.
13 August 2026
healthcare
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Private Health Insurance Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products Amendment Rules (No. 1) 2026
A technical amendment to private health insurance rules covering medical devices and human tissue products, registered 24 March 2026 and repealed 12 August 2026
13 August 2026
healthcarefinance
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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Amendment (Registration Renewals) Regulations 2026 - now repealed
The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Amendment (Registration Renewals) Regulations 2026 is a federal instrument now repealed as of 12 August 2026.
13 August 2026
agriculture
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Civil Aviation Orders 100.23 and 100.24 Amendment Instrument 2026
A 2026 legislative instrument amended Civil Aviation Orders 100.23 and 100.24. Registered 25 March 2026, the instrument is no longer in force.
13 August 2026
transport
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Private Health Insurance (Incentives) Amendment Rules (No. 1) 2026
A minor amendment to Australia's Private Health Insurance (Incentives) Rules 2012 (No. 2) was registered on 25 March 2026. Plain-English summary.
13 August 2026
financehealthcare
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UN Sanctions Regulations Amended: Changes to Asset Dealing and Import/Export Rules
Australia amended UN sanctions regulations on 25 March 2026, covering asset dealing and prohibited trade for multiple countries. Mali and Iran rules repealed.
13 August 2026
tradesretailtransportagriculturefinance
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ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/186 - now repealed
ASIC's Amendment Instrument 2026/186 was in force from 25 March 2026 to 12 August 2026 under the Corporations Act 2001. It has since been repealed.
13 August 2026
financeprofessional-services
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CASA 15/26: Amendment to Flight Crew Licence Conditions for Community Service Flights
CASA registered an amendment to flight crew licence conditions for community service flights on 25 March 2026. The instrument was repealed on 12 August 2026.
13 August 2026
transport
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Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Amendment Rules 2026 - now repealed
The Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Amendment Rules 2026 was in force from 25 March 2026 and has since been repealed. Plain-English summar
13 August 2026
retailprofessional-serviceseducation
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ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/159 - What Small Businesses Need to Know
ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/159 was registered on 26 March 2026 and repealed on 12 August 2026. Read what is publicly available.
13 August 2026
financeprofessional-services
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Medicare telehealth billing rules updated for in-hospital psychiatry services
The federal government has amended Medicare telehealth billing rules for psychiatry services provided to patients in hospital, effective from 2026.
13 August 2026
healthcare