Federal Register of Legislation

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Rulings dated 12 August 2026 under the Taxation Administration Act 1953.

The High Seas Biodiversity Rules 2026 set out notice requirements for collecting and using marine genetic resources on the high seas, effective 12 August 2026.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Kereya Keo under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

The Child Care Subsidy Secretary's Rules 2017 have been amended from 12 August 2026, covering childcare provider approval applications and provider requirements

The federal government amended the designated vaccines determination for the National Immunisation Program. Registered 12 August 2026.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Luke Seaman under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Kevin McFarlane under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 29 June 2026.

A new ATO legislative instrument registered 12 August 2026 changes the reporting period for third party reports on real property transfers, repealing the 2016 d

The Water Amendment (Water Markets Decisions) Regulations 2026 amended the Water Regulations 2008, in force 24 March 2026 and repealed on 11 August 2026.

A repealed federal instrument amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens for the WA Sea Cucumber Fishery, in force 24 March 2026 to 11 August 2026.

The federal government amended the Annual Market Salary Rate rules for certain visa holders, in force from 24 March 2026 to 11 August 2026.

A federal amendment to conventional diesel fuel quality standards was registered on 24 March 2026 and has since been repealed. Plain-English summary.

The Carbon Capture Technologies Program funding rules were amended from 24 March 2026 and repealed on 11 August 2026. Learn what changed and what applies now.

Federal amendments to AML/CTF Rules 2025 registered 24 March 2026 cover reporting groups, enrolment, customer due diligence, and miscellaneous changes.

The AML/CTF Class Exemptions Amendment Rules 2026 came into force on 24 March 2026 and was repealed on 11 August 2026. Key facts for reporting entities.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Lui Stephen Seve under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 11 August 2026.

A formal disqualification notice dated 11 August 2026 prohibits Sam Samina Sia Toevai from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or manager.

The federal government has reappointed a member of the Commonwealth Grants Commission, effective 11 August 2026. No business compliance obligations apply.

A new exemption notice for special purpose heavy vehicles is in force from 11 August 2026 and expires 15 August 2031. Read what the notice covers.

Federal regulations setting the levy on medical devices and human tissue products in private health insurance were updated and registered on 11 August 2026.