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Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.

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National Emergency Medal Declaration - September 2026
A National Emergency Medal Declaration dated 16 September 2026 has been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. Full details are in the source docume
16 September 2026
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New genetic testing protections added to life insurance regulations
Federal regulations registered 16 September 2026 amend the Insurance Contracts Regulations 2017 to add genetic testing protections for life insurance.
16 September 2026
finance
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Acting Ministerial Arrangements for the Home Affairs Portfolio (No. 6) 2026
An internal government notice authorised a minister to act within the Home Affairs portfolio from 16 September 2026 to 28 September 2026. Now repealed.
16 September 2026
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Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Variations: New Legislative Instrument Registered
A new instrument registered 16 September 2026 sets out variations to foreign resident capital gains withholding rules for five specific property transaction typ
16 September 2026
financeprofessional-services
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Notice of Rulings 16 September 2026
The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Rulings dated 16 September 2026. Read what this notice contains at the official source.
16 September 2026
financeprofessional-services
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Community Batteries for Household Solar Program rules amended
The federal government has amended the rules for the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program. The instrument took effect on 16 September 2026.
16 September 2026
tradesconstruction
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Parliamentary Business Resources Amendment (Travel Expenses) Regulations 2026
A federal instrument amending travel expense rules for members of parliament under the Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017. No small business impact.
16 September 2026
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Veterans' Entitlements, Treatment and Support Legislation Amendment (Simplification and Harmonisation) Regulations 2026
A new federal regulation amending four veterans' regulations was registered on 25 June 2026 and repealed on 15 September 2026. Key facts for businesses.
16 September 2026
healthcareprofessional-services
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Environment Protection Reform Legislation Amendment (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
A set of consequential amendments to nine existing environment protection regulations, registered 25 June 2026 and repealed 15 September 2026.
16 September 2026
tradesconstructiontransportagriculture
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Water Amendment (Water Markets Information) Regulations 2026
The Water Amendment (Water Markets Information) Regulations 2026 was registered on 26 June 2026 and repealed on 15 September 2026. Plain-English summary.
16 September 2026
agriculturefinance
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Therapeutic Goods Charges Amended by 2026 Federal Regulation
A 2026 federal regulation amends the therapeutic goods charges framework. Registered 26 June 2026, repealed 15 September 2026. Key details for affected business
16 September 2026
healthcare
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Therapeutic Goods Legislation Amendment (Fees and Other Measures) Regulations 2026
The Therapeutic Goods Legislation Amendment (Fees and Other Measures) Regulations 2026 was registered 26 June 2026 and repealed 15 September 2026.
16 September 2026
healthcare
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Wholesale Mark-up Rules Amended for Four National Health Programs (June–September 2026)
A 2026 legislative instrument amended wholesale mark-up rules for four National Health Act programs from 26 June to 15 September 2026, when it was repealed.
16 September 2026
healthcare
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Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Education and Training Scheme Amendment Determination 2026
A minor amendment to the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Education and Training Scheme Determination was registered on 26 June 2026 and repealed 15 Sep
16 September 2026
education
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Private Health Insurance Rules Amended: Accommodation Benefits, Patient Contributions and Application Fees
The Federal Government has amended private health insurance rules covering minimum accommodation benefits, nursing-home type patient contributions, and second-t
16 September 2026
financehealthcare
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Order of Australia Award Cancelled for Mr Geoffrey Guest
The Governor-General has cancelled the Order of Australia award previously given to Mr Geoffrey Guest, gazetted on 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
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Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme 2025
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme 2025 sets rules for motor vehicle compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, in force 1 Nov
15 September 2026
transporthealthcareprofessional-services
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Growth Hormone Program amended to add somapacitan
The Growth Hormone Program special arrangement has been amended to add somapacitan as a covered product, in force from 24 June 2026 until 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
healthcare
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Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2026 Royal Australian Mint No. 4) Determination 2026
The federal government has amended Australian coin rules under the Currency Act 1965. The determination is in force from 24 June 2026 until 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
retailhospitality
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NT Coastal Line Fishery added to exempt native specimens list
A federal amendment adds the Northern Territory Coastal Line Fishery to the List of Exempt Native Specimens, covering exports without individual permits until 1
15 September 2026
agriculturetransport