Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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Australia's Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations amended from 26 June 2026, covering sports shooter firearms imports and category H articles.
17 September 2026
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A federal instrument amended income tax exemption rules from 26 June 2026 to 16 September 2026, when it was repealed. Plain-English summary for small businesses
17 September 2026
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The Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 were amended on 26 June 2026 to repeal and add funding program items under the Attorney-General'
17 September 2026
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A federal regulation added or modified spending authorities for health, disability and ageing programs. It was registered on 26 June 2026 and has since been rep
17 September 2026
healthcare
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A 2026 amendment to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997, in force from 26 June 2026 to 16 September 2026, then repealed.
17 September 2026
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A short-lived 2026 amendment to Christmas Island utility and building application fees came into force 29 June 2026 and was repealed on 16 September 2026.
17 September 2026
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A 2026 federal determination changed water, sewerage and building application fees on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, then was repealed on 16 September 2026.
17 September 2026
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A new amending regulation registered 29 June 2026 changes the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021. Details of what changed are in the full text
17 September 2026
agriculture
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The Child Care Subsidy Minister's Rules 2017 have been amended across nine areas, registered 29 June 2026 and in force until 16 September 2026.
17 September 2026
education
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AASB 2026-4 amends how AASB 18 and AASB 107 apply to superannuation and not-for-profit entities. Registered on the Federal Register on 16 September 2026.
16 September 2026
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Travis Knight has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 14 September 2026. Details on what this means.
16 September 2026
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The Dental Benefits Amendment Rules 2026 came into force on 16 September 2026, amending the Dental Benefits Rules 2026 via Schedule 1.
16 September 2026
healthcare
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The Dental Benefits Amendment Rules 2026 were registered on 16 September 2026, amending the Dental Benefits Rules 2026 under the Dental Benefits Act 2008.
16 September 2026
healthcare
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A new federal rule sets the dollar threshold below which public tender rules don't apply to land transport funding. Effective 16 September 2026.
16 September 2026
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The Australian Electoral Commission has completed a redistribution of federal electoral divisions in Queensland, effective 16 September 2026.
16 September 2026
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A new member has been appointed to the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, effective 16 S
16 September 2026
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Acts of Parliament numbered 84 to 86 of 2026 received royal assent on 16 September 2026 and are now recorded as law on the Federal Register of Legislation.
16 September 2026
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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published EPBC Act decisions for 27 July to 2 August 2026. Read the summary.
16 September 2026
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ASIC has formally disqualified Mohd Adli Adam under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 16 September 2026.
16 September 2026
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Europ Assistance Australia Pty Ltd has officially registered a name change with the Federal government under the Insurance Act 1973, as of 16 September 2026.
16 September 2026
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