Federal Register of Legislation

The federal government has revoked a mass exemption notice for National Class 3 Euro VI wide-spaced twinsteer heavy vehicles, with cancellation taking effect 28

A new notice amending or suspending heavy vehicle road network access conditions was registered on 7 August 2026. Specific roads and changes are not stated.

A formal disqualification notice dated 5 August 2026 has been issued against Huu Cuong Nguyen under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

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

The Federal Register of Legislation published a Notice of Rulings dated 5 August 2026. Full ruling content is available at the official source.

The federal government registered a new legal determination on 5 August 2026 relating to the Canis familiaris Wilkerr dingo population under federal environment

The ATO published a gazette notice on 4 August 2026 announcing a data-matching program using state and territory motor vehicle registry records.

A gazette notice published 4 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL26 for the Bream B to Bream A offshore gas pipeline in Victoria.

A gazette notice dated 4 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL29 for the Blackback to Mackerel offshore pipeline in Victoria.

A Commonwealth determination registered on 4 August 2026 sets National Partnership payment amounts to states and territories for 2026-27 (Payment No. 2).

The federal government has proclaimed special public and bank holidays for Christmas Island for 2027. Registered 4 August 2026.

The federal government has proclaimed special public and bank holidays for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands for 2027. Registered 4 August 2026.

The federal government has updated APRA's standing acting arrangements for senior roles. Two sets of changes apply, with no direct impact on small businesses.

A new federal legislative instrument for the DRIVEN Program supporting vehicle electrification came into force on 4 August 2026. Key facts for businesses.

A new member has been appointed to the Australian Statistics Advisory Council under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, recorded 4 August 2026.

A new federal exemption notice covers heavy vehicle work diary and record keeping during emergency services work, registered 4 August 2026, expiring 31 January

The Department of Infrastructure made Nominated Carrier Declaration No. 209 on 4 August 2026, recognising Research and Education Industry Network Telco Pty Ltd.

A new notice registered 4 August 2026 declares Whyalla Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing a 2023 notice.

A federal exemption notice allows Class 3 grain transport vehicles in South Australia to exceed standard mass limits. In force 4 August 2026 to 31 July 2031.

The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Amendment Rules 2026 came into force on 4 August 2026 and were repealed on 5 August 2026.