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

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Broadcasting Licence Renewal Notice Published - 22 September 2026
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
professional-services
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Migration instrument specifies visas that block onshore student visa applications
A 2026 legislative instrument under the Migration Regulations 1994 lists visa types that prevent a person lodging a student visa application while in Australia.
24 September 2026
professional-serviceseducation
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Acts Interpretation (Emergency Management Minister) Authorisation 2026
A notifiable instrument under the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 was registered on 24 September 2026. Plain-English summary of what is known.
24 September 2026
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ASIC Corporations (Attribution Managed Investment Trusts) Instrument 2026/726
ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering Attribution Managed Investment Trusts, in force 24 September 2026. Details of obligations are limited.
24 September 2026
finance
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Accelerating Electric Vehicle Charging Program established as prescribed program under federal law
The federal government registered an instrument on 24 September 2026 establishing the Accelerating Electric Vehicle Charging Program under the Industry Research
24 September 2026
transport
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ASIC Corporations (School Enrolment Deposits) Instrument 2026/709
ASIC has registered a new instrument relating to school enrolment deposits under the Corporations Act 2001, effective 24 September 2026.
24 September 2026
educationfinance
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Biosecurity (Movements between Parts of Australian Territory) Declaration 2026
A new federal biosecurity instrument regulating movements between parts of Australian territory came into force on 24 September 2026. Key details explained.
24 September 2026
agriculturetransporttrades
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Biosecurity Rules Updated for Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Norfolk Island and Torres Strait
A technical update repeals one biosecurity declaration and amends five goods determinations for Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Norfolk Island and Torres Strai
24 September 2026
agriculturetransport
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National Redress Scheme Amendment Declaration 2026 (No. 4) Now in Force
A new declaration under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018 is listed as in force as of 24 September 2026.
24 September 2026
educationhealthcareprofessional-services
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Self-insurance licence revoked for Bis Industries Limited
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations revoked the self-insurance licence held by Bis Industries Limited on 24 September 2026.
24 September 2026
tradesconstructiontransport
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Notice of Variation of Licence - Australian Air Express Pty Ltd (No. 50 of 2026)
The Federal Register of Legislation published a notice dated 24 September 2026 recording a variation to the workers' compensation licence held by Australian Air
24 September 2026
transport
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Carrier Licence Granted to Fibrenet Wholesale Pty Ltd
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has granted a carrier licence to Fibrenet Wholesale Pty Ltd, effective 24 September 2026.
24 September 2026
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Adelaide Airport Biosecurity Entry Determination - Brief Amendment Repealed
A 2026 amendment to Adelaide Airport's biosecurity first point of entry rule was in force for one day before being repealed. Here is what is known.
24 September 2026
transportagriculture
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Customs examination place for international mail on Norfolk Island approved
The federal government has approved an official customs examination location for international mail on Norfolk Island, effective 23 September 2026.
23 September 2026
transport
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Social Security (New Apprentice) Determination 2026 - What We Know
The Social Security (New Apprentice) Determination 2026 came into force on 23 September 2026. Here is what the source page confirms.
23 September 2026
tradesconstructionprofessional-services
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New GST Simplified Accounting Method Determination for Restaurants, Cafes and Caterers (2026)
The ATO has issued a new GST simplified accounting method determination for restaurants, cafes and caterers, registered 23 September 2026, replacing the 2016 ve
23 September 2026
hospitality
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Acts Interpretation (Ministerial Acting Arrangements for the Home Affairs Portfolio) Authorisation (No. 7) 2026
An internal government notice recording temporary ministerial acting arrangements in the Home Affairs Portfolio from 23 September to 4 October 2026. Now repeale
23 September 2026
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Therapeutic Goods Information Specification - Annual Charge Exemption Scheme Instrument 2026
A new 2026 instrument sets out what therapeutic goods information can be released publicly and repeals the 2016 annual charge exemptions specification.
23 September 2026
healthcare
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NDIS Pricing Arrangements Determination 2026: Maximum Charges for NDIS Supports
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements Determination 2026 sets maximum amounts chargeable for NDIS supports. Registered on 23 September 2026 and currently in force.
23 September 2026
healthcare
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NDIS Old Framework Plans: Pricing Documents Determination Amended
A new federal determination amends how pricing documents are incorporated into the NDIS Old Framework Plans Determination 2024, registered 23 September 2026.
23 September 2026
healthcare