Federal Register of Legislation

Australia's Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers Act 2026 (No. 88) commenced 18 September 2026, amending the 2024 Special Account Act.

A gazette notice lists EPBC Act Parts 7-9 decisions for 10-16 August 2026, registered 21 September 2026. See the full document for specific decisions.

A legislative instrument dated 21 September 2026 amends prescribing rules under the Veterans' Affairs Pharmaceutical Benefits Schemes.

A federal direction under the Fisheries Management Act 1991 closes a specific area of South Australian waters to fishing from 1 July 2026.

A technical migration rules update on child visa application arrangements was in force from 21 September 2026 to 22 September 2026 and is now repealed.

New Commonwealth long service leave regulations registered on 21 September 2026 replace the 2016 rules covering service calculation and salary definitions.

The Health Legislation Amendment Act 2026 (No. 90) received royal assent on 18 September 2026, introducing transparency and premium regulation rules.

A new 2026 legislative instrument sets out when vessels or vehicles exposed to biosecurity risks are exempt from biosecurity control, replacing the 2016 version

Marine Order 54 (Coastal Pilotage) Amendment Order 2026 was registered on 21 September 2026 and amends the coastal pilotage framework under the Navigation Act 2

A new notifiable instrument under the Social Security Act 1991 was registered on 21 September 2026. Read what is known and where to find the full text.

The Biosecurity (Negative Pratique) Instrument 2026 sets out which incoming aircraft and vessels can receive pratique without a full biosecurity inspection.

The Biosecurity (Human Health) Regulations 2026 commenced 21 September 2026, replacing the 2016 rules. Learn what the new regulations cover.

A Notice of Disqualification for Cameron James Adams was published on the Federal Register of Legislation, dated 21 September 2026.

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Disqualification for Michelle Renee Adams, dated 21 September 2026, administered by the Department

The Migration (Designated Areas) Instrument 2026 came into force on 21 September 2026, specifying designated areas under migration law and repealing an earlier

The Competition and Consumer (Industry Code—Bulk Wheat) Regulations 2026 came into force on 21 September 2026, replacing the 2014 Port Terminal Access regulatio

A formal observer appointment to Housing Australia took effect on 21 September 2026. This internal governance action carries no compliance obligations for busin

A short-term acting arrangement authorised a minister in the Treasury portfolio to exercise ministerial powers from 21 September to 24 September 2026.

The Knox Class Action (Facilitation) Act 2026 amends the NDIS Act, Social Security Act 1991, and Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986. Learn what changed.

The federal government has amended a declaration governing Ventia Australia Pty Ltd's eligibility to hold a Comcare self-insurance licence, effective 21 Septemb