Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering serviced apartment and property rental schemes, in force from 25 September 2026.
25 September 2026
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ASIC has registered a new instrument covering charitable investment fundraising, in force 25 September 2026. Read what is publicly known here.
25 September 2026
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An amendment to presumptive liability rules for defence service injuries and diseases took effect on 25 September 2026 under the Military Rehabilitation and Com
25 September 2026
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A notice amending or suspending heavy vehicle stated maps was registered on 25 September 2026. Read what this means for heavy vehicle network access.
25 September 2026
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ASIC has formally approved an auditing competency standard under the Corporations Act 2001, with the rule in force from 25 September 2026.
25 September 2026
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A licence extension notice for the ACT was registered on 25 September 2026 by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. Details at legislation.gov.a
25 September 2026
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ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering managed discretionary account services on 25 September 2026 under the Corporations Act 2001.
25 September 2026
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The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations registered a licence extension notice for DHL Express (Australia) Pty Ltd on 25 September 2026.
25 September 2026
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Australia has updated its Russia and Ukraine sanctions list as of 23 September 2026. Find out what changed and where to check the full instrument.
24 September 2026
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Australia's sanctioned Russian vessels list was updated by an amendment registered on 23 September 2026. Find out what changed and where to check the full list.
24 September 2026
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A new instrument specifies approved funding entities for complying entrepreneur activity under migration rules, replacing an earlier 2016 specification from 24
24 September 2026
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A new instrument defines which activities are excluded from counting as a complying entrepreneur activity for migration purposes, registered 24 September 2026.
24 September 2026
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A new instrument specifying recognised fields of education for migration purposes commenced on 24 September 2026, repealing the 2016 specification.
24 September 2026
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A gazette notice dated 24 September 2026 confirms Act Nos 87 to 91 of 2026 have received royal assent. No titles or subject matter are specified.
24 September 2026
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ASIC has registered a new instrument on exemptions for documents used in financial product advice, in force 24 September 2026. Plain-English summary.
24 September 2026
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The Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 8) 2026 came into force on 24 September 2026 under the Private Health Insurance Act 2007.
24 September 2026
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ASIC has registered the Horse Schemes Instrument 2026/723 under the Corporations Act 2001, with a registration number of F2026L01283.
24 September 2026
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ASIC registered the Disclosure in Dollars Instrument 2026/719 on 24 September 2026 under the Corporations Act 2001. Read what it means for your business.
24 September 2026
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ASIC has registered the Client Money - Cash Common Funds Instrument 2026/727, authorised under the Corporations Act 2001, effective 24 September 2026.
24 September 2026
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A notice requiring certain broadcasting licence holders to apply for renewal under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 was registered on 24 September 2026.
24 September 2026
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