Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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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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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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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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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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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
Federal Register of Legislation
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
Federal Register of Legislation
Technical amendments to Australia's multinational global and domestic minimum tax rules, made 26 March 2026 and repealed 13 August 2026.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
Federal Register of Legislation
ASIC's legislative instrument 2026/181 came into force on 26 March 2026 and was repealed on 13 August 2026. It is no longer in force.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 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
Federal Register of Legislation
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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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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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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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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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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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'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 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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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
Federal Register of Legislation
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
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has amended Medicare telehealth billing rules for psychiatry services provided to patients in hospital, effective from 2026.
13 August 2026
healthcare