Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
Federal Register of Legislation
A new direction dated 30 July 2026 covers Medicare benefits for general practice services under the Primary Health Networks General Practice Incentive Fund.
31 July 2026
healthcare
Federal Register of Legislation
The Federal Register of Legislation published a Gazette notice on 30 July 2026 recording gallantry decorations. No business obligations apply.
31 July 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
A new federal exemption notice covers Class 3 heavy vehicles under Queensland's Sugar Mass Management Scheme, running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031.
31 July 2026
transportagriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
A Government Gazette notice on Conspicuous Service Decorations registered 30 July 2026. This notice contains no small business compliance obligations.
31 July 2026
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The Australian government has granted a carrier licence to TasmaNet Pty Ltd under the Telecommunications Act 1997, recorded on 30 July 2026.
31 July 2026
professional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
Australia's minimum stockholding rules for certain health products have been updated, with Schedule 1 changes taking effect from 1 August 2026.
31 July 2026
healthcare
Federal Register of Legislation
A new federal exemption notice allows additional mass limits for Class 3 heavy vehicles in Queensland, in force 30 July 2026 until 31 July 2031.
31 July 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
A new mass exemption notice for Class 3 grain transport in South Australia was registered on 30 July 2026 and expires on 31 July 2026.
31 July 2026
transportagriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has registered a National Recovery Plan for Greater Gliders under the EPBC Act 1999, effective 30 July 2026. Read the plain-English summa
31 July 2026
constructionagriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has registered a National Recovery Plan for the Ghost Bat under the EPBC Act 1999, with the instrument coming into force on 30 July 2026.
31 July 2026
agricultureconstruction
Federal Register of Legislation
The Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 6) 2026 were registered on 30 July 2026. Details of changes are in the full instrument.
31 July 2026
healthcarefinance
Federal Register of Legislation
Defence Determination No. 13 2026 amends ADF conditions of service relating to living-in accommodation. Registered 30 July 2026 and now in force.
31 July 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has formally listed selpercatinib under the Health Insurance Act 1973, with the determination in force from 30 July 2026.
31 July 2026
healthcare
Federal Register of Legislation
The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Amendment 2026 came into force on 30 July 2026, updating requirements across 34 schedules.
31 July 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
A new federal rule sets out which government-related entity transactions are exempt from ATO third-party reporting. In force 30 July 2026.
31 July 2026
financeprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Ivan A Ellis under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
31 July 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
A new Queensland mass exemption for Class 3 heavy vehicles under the Grain Harvest Management Scheme is registered 30 July 2026 and valid until 31 July 2031.
31 July 2026
transportagriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
The National Health (Originator Brand) Determination 2025 has been amended. Registered 30 July 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation as F2026L01014.
31 July 2026
healthcare
Federal Register of Legislation
A formal disqualification notice against Michael Clausing was issued on 30 July 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
31 July 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Elma Don Loughran under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 29 July 2026.
31 July 2026
finance