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Radiocommunications (Transmitter Licence Tax) Amendment Determination 2026 (No.2) - Now Repealed
A 2026 update to transmitter licence tax under the Radiocommunications (Transmitter Licence Tax) Act 1983 applied from 2 July to 12 October 2026 and is now repe
13 October 2026
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Radiocommunications (Cellular Mobile Telecommunications Devices) Class Licence Variation 2026 (No.1) - Now Repealed
A federal class licence variation for cellular mobile telecommunications devices was in force from 2 July 2026 to 12 October 2026 and is now repealed.
13 October 2026
professional-services
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ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Securities Markets) Determination 2026/444 - Repealed
ASIC Determination 2026/444 was in force from 4 June 2026 to 12 October 2026 and has since been repealed. Details on the official register.
13 October 2026
finance
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Petroleum Fuels Price Monitoring Direction Amendment - Already Repealed
A minor amendment to petroleum fuel price monitoring rules under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 was in force for one day and is now repealed.
13 October 2026
retailtransport
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Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments No. 2) Instrument 2026: What It Changed
A technical update made consequential amendments to port entry and infringement notice determinations under the Biosecurity Act 2015. It is no longer in force.
13 October 2026
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Services Australia Data Matching Notice Issued Over Banyans Medical Centre Data Breach
Gazette notice dated 13 October 2026 announces a data matching program between Services Australia and The Banyans Medical Centre over a June 2026 data breach.
13 October 2026
healthcare
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Higher Education Standards Framework Amendment on Racism and Governance Standards - Now Repealed
A 2026 federal instrument amended higher education racism and governance standards. It was in force from 13 July 2026 and repealed 12 October 2026.
13 October 2026
education
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Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2026 (No. 2): What Changed
A technical amendment to the Part 66 Manual of Standards for aircraft maintenance licensing applied from 2 July 2026 to 12 October 2026.
13 October 2026
transport
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Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2026 (No. 1) - No Longer in Force
Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2026 (No. 1) was registered 2 July 2026 and ceased to be in force 12 October 2026.
13 October 2026
transport
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Technical Update to Australian Coin Rules: 2026 Royal Australian Mint No. 6 Determination
A technical notice amended the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019. It took effect 3 July 2026 and was later repealed on 12 October 2026.
13 October 2026
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List of Exempt Native Specimens Updated for WA South Coast Purse Seine Fishery
Federal update adds or changes the Western Australian South Coast Purse Seine Managed Fishery on the List of Exempt Native Specimens, effective 3 July 2026.
13 October 2026
agriculture
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Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery Added to Export Exemption List, Then Repealed
A federal instrument added the Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery to the List of Exempt Native Specimens, then was repealed. Here's what the record shows.
13 October 2026
agriculture
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ASIC Corporations (Amendment and Repeal) Instrument 2026/564: What the Record Shows
ASIC Instrument 2026/564 amended then repealed a corporations instrument, in force 6 July 2026 to 12 October 2026. Details of the change are not published here.
13 October 2026
financeprofessional-services
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Network Outages Register Requirement Repealed for Telecommunications Providers
A 2026 determination repeals the requirement for telecommunications providers to keep a network outages register, effective 6 July 2026.
13 October 2026
professional-services
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Civil Aviation Orders 95.4, 95.10, 95.12, 95.12.1, 95.32 and 95.55 Amended
Amendment to Civil Aviation Orders 95.4, 95.10, 95.12, 95.12.1, 95.32 and 95.55 applies from 7 July 2026. Details of changes not published on register.
13 October 2026
transport
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Amendment to Parts 91, 131, 133 and 135 Manuals of Standards Takes Effect
An amendment to the Parts 91, 131, 133 and 135 Manuals of Standards took effect 7 July 2026 under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. Now repealed.
13 October 2026
transport
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Pathology Lab Accreditation Standards Amended Then Repealed - Principles (No. 4) 2026
Health Insurance (Accredited Pathology Laboratories) Amendment Principles (No. 4) 2026 amended lab standards, applied briefly, then was repealed.
13 October 2026
healthcare
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Telecommunications Interception Instrument Updates NSW Emergency Service Facilities Designation
Federal instrument amends emergency service facility designations in NSW under telecommunications interception law. Commenced 8 July 2026.
13 October 2026
transport
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CASA 23/26 - Amendment to Instrument Flight Procedures at Richmond Military Aerodrome
CASA 23/26 amended instrument flight procedures at Richmond military aerodrome. Registered 8 July 2026, it was repealed on 12 October 2026.
13 October 2026
transport
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Student Identifiers (VET Exemptions) Amendment (Data Streamlining) Instrument 2026
A 2026 instrument amends VET student identifier exemption rules under a 'Data Streamlining' update, commencing 10 July 2026.
13 October 2026
education