Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
Federal Register of Legislation
The Wine and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 amends two Acts to update information management rules and add a new rule-making power. Details inside.
17 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
ARENA's General Funding Strategy 2025 was approved under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Act 2011 and has since been repealed. Key facts here.
17 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
New federal regulations registered on 17 September 2026 strengthen Tax Practitioners Board sanctions for tax agents, BAS agents and other registered practitione
17 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A formal disqualification notice against Mr Robert Laveta, dated 16 September 2026, prohibits him from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or responsible of
17 September 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
A new federal notice declares Darwin International Airport a security controlled airport and redefines its airside area, replacing an earlier instrument from Ju
17 September 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
ARENA has registered a new General Funding Strategy for 2026 under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Act 2011, guiding grant and funding decisions.
17 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
New federal regulations amending mid-scale solar rules under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 were registered on 17 September 2026.
17 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
New federal regulations registered on 17 September 2026 amend the Deferred Sales Model exemptions for add-on insurance products. Read the key details.
17 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A formal disqualification notice against Rosalie Laveta was dated 16 September 2026 and registered 17 September 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation.
17 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The TasWater airport environment protection authorisation was in force for one day on 1 April 2026 and has since been repealed. Learn what this means.
17 September 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
ASIC Corporations (Auditing) Instrument 2026/469 was registered on 17 September 2026. Read the full instrument to see if it affects your business.
17 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
ASIC registered an amendment to the Market Integrity Rules for securities markets on 17 September 2026. Read what is known and where to find the full details.
17 September 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
ASIC has registered a technical amendment to futures market integrity rules (F2026L01224). The instrument came into force on 17 September 2026.
17 September 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
ASIC has registered a new instrument on annual and half-year reporting, in force 17 September 2026. Read what is known and where to find the full text.
17 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Treasurer has approved a stake-holding application in Domestic & General Insurance plc under the Financial Sector (Shareholdings) Act 1998. Registered 15 Se
17 September 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
The Biosecurity Amendment (Improving Operational Efficiency) Act 2026 amends the Biosecurity Act 2015, covering Australia Travel Declarations and notices of int
17 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A new member has been appointed to the Australian Statistics Advisory Council under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, effective 17 September 2026.
17 September 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
A new federal rule amends Australian coin specifications under the Currency Act 1965. Registered 26 June 2026, in force through 16 September 2026.
17 September 2026
retailfinance
Federal Register of Legislation
A now-repealed federal rule adjusted how certain ABSTUDY student debts are handled under the Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme. It was in force from 26 Jun
17 September 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
Federal consequential amendment rules made technical changes to seven sets of rules covering product emissions, waste, recycling and TV/computer stewardship.
17 September 2026
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