Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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A consequential amendment to NDIS provider registration and practice standards rules was made on 25 June 2026 and repealed on 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
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Federal rules amending share-by-default arrangements for pathology under My Health Records, registered 25 June 2026 and repealed 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
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A minor amendment to Defence Determination 2016/19 adds changes to additional recreation leave entitlements for Defence personnel, effective 25 June 2026.
15 September 2026
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A technical amendment to parliamentary office holder resources rules under the Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017. No impact on small businesses.
15 September 2026
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A minor amendment to ADF Conditions of Service rules was registered on 25 June 2026 and later repealed. Changes flow into the parent determination.
15 September 2026
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A federal instrument amended vehicle examination fees for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, registered 25 June 2026 and repealed 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
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A formal notice dated 14 September 2026 declares Perth Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, revoking an earlier notice.
15 September 2026
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The Tax Practitioners Board has new sanction powers over registered tax agents and BAS agents under a determination registered 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
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The federal government has removed Andrographis paniculata from the permissible ingredients list for listed therapeutic goods, registered 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
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A gazette notice dated 14 September 2026 records terminations of Order of Australia memberships in the General Division. No business action required.
15 September 2026
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A new notice registered on 14 September 2026 declares Coffs Harbour Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area under federal law.
15 September 2026
transport
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The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme 2026 has been registered as a legislative instrument under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
15 September 2026
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The federal government registered a routine payment determination on 14 September 2026 transferring general purpose funds to states and territories.
15 September 2026
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Australia has registered a new declaration listing ports where international vessels can be inspected under the ship sanitation certification scheme.
15 September 2026
transport
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ASIC registered a repeal instrument on 14 September 2026 cancelling existing rules or exemptions under several Acts. Here is what the instrument covers.
15 September 2026
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ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering transfers of Division 3 Securities, in force 14 September 2026. Read what is known here.
15 September 2026
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ASIC registered a new instrument on 14 September 2026 relating to the NZCDC legal title transfer system for securities under the Corporations Act 2001.
15 September 2026
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ASIC has registered Amendment Instrument 2026/685 under the Corporations Act 2001, effective 14 September 2026. Read what this means for your business.
15 September 2026
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ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering exchange-traded derivatives with multiple issuers, in force 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
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A new federal determination suspends the import of pomelos from Vietnam into Australia, effective 14 September 2026, under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
15 September 2026
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