Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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The Snapper Island Heritage Management Plan 2026 came into force on 3 August 2026, setting out heritage management policies and guidelines for Snapper Island.
4 August 2026
construction
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The Snapper Island Heritage Management Plan 2026 was registered on 3 August 2026 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
4 August 2026
agriculture
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A notice dated 3 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL8 for the Mackerel to Halibut pipeline in Victoria's offshore area.
4 August 2026
transport
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The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Peter Galileos under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
3 August 2026
finance
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The gene technology regulator is seeking public comment on an application to commercially supply a genetically modified multivalent vaccine for chickens (DIR 22
3 August 2026
agriculture
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The federal government has granted Perrys Fuel Distributors a formal exemption from the cash acceptance rules that came into force on 3 August 2026.
3 August 2026
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A gazette notice has been published about an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL24 covering the Whiting to Snapper pipeline in Victoria.
3 August 2026
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A gazette notice dated 3 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL25 for the Whiting to Snapper offshore pipeline in Victoria.
3 August 2026
transport
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The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal Notice of Disqualification against Raymond Henry Peterson, registered 3 August 2026.
3 August 2026
finance
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The Department of the Treasury registered Notice of Substituted Rates of Excise Duty No. 3 (2026) on 3 August 2026. Full rates and affected goods at legislation
3 August 2026
transportretailhospitalitytrades
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A federal direction set Medicare benefit rules for NSW Single Employer Model Trial medical services from 7 May 2026 to 30 June 2026. Now repealed.
3 August 2026
healthcare
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A gazette notice dated 3 August 2026 covers an application to protect the area known as Magazine Hill in Queensland. Read what the notice states.
3 August 2026
agricultureconstructiontrades
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The Disability Standards for Education Amendment Standards 2025 amends the 2005 Standards in two areas from 17 November 2025 to 1 August 2026.
2 August 2026
education
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The federal government has amended PBS floor price rules to add designated brands under the 2023 determination, taking effect 1 August 2026.
2 August 2026
healthcare
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The federal government has amended minimum stockholding rules for certain health products, with Schedule 1 changes registered 25 February 2026.
2 August 2026
healthcare
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A new direction dated 31 July 2026 sets out Medicare benefits payable for medical services under the NSW Single Employer Model Trial.
2 August 2026
healthcare
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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water invites public comments on a proposal to prepare six draft management plans for 44 Australia
2 August 2026
transportagriculture
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Amendment No. 7 updates which medicines appear on PBS Formulary 1 or Formulary 2. Registered 31 July 2026 and now in force. Details at legislation.gov.au.
2 August 2026
healthcare
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The federal government has amended PBS medicine prices and special patient contributions. Legislative Instrument F2026L01017 was registered on 31 July 2026.
2 August 2026
healthcare
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The federal government registered an amendment to PBS early supply rules on 31 July 2026. Here is what the instrument covers and where to find details.
2 August 2026
healthcare