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

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NDIS Provider Registration Rules: Consequential Amendment Made 25 June 2026
A consequential amendment to NDIS provider registration and practice standards rules was made on 25 June 2026 and repealed on 14 September 2026.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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Health Legislation Amendment (Share by Default - Pathology) Rules 2026
Federal rules amending share-by-default arrangements for pathology under My Health Records, registered 25 June 2026 and repealed 14 September 2026.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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Defence Conditions of Service Amendment: Additional Recreation Leave 2026
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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Parliamentary Business Resources (Office Holder) Amendment (No. 1) Determination 2026
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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Defence Determination: Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 11) 2026
A minor amendment to ADF Conditions of Service rules was registered on 25 June 2026 and later repealed.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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Cocos (Keeling) Islands vehicle examination fees amended for 2026
A federal instrument amended vehicle examination fees for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, registered 25 June 2026 and repealed 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
transport
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Perth Airport declared security controlled airport - updated notice issued
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
transport
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TPB gets new powers to sanction tax agents and BAS agents under 2026 amendment
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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Andrographis paniculata removed from permitted ingredients in listed therapeutic goods
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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Order of Australia - Termination of General Division Memberships - September 2026
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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Coffs Harbour Airport declared a security controlled airport under new notice
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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Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme 2026 registered on Federal Register of Legislation
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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Federal General Purpose Financial Assistance Payment No. 3 for 2026-27
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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Biosecurity Ship Sanitation Certification Scheme Ports Declaration 2026
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 Corporations (Repeal) Instrument 2026/329: What small businesses need to know
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
financeprofessional-services
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ASIC Corporations (Transfers of Division 3 Securities) Instrument 2026/684
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 Corporations (Securities: NZCDC Legal Title Transfer System) Instrument 2026/683
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 Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/685 registered
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 Corporations (Exchange-Traded Derivatives: Multiple Issuers) Instrument 2026/682
ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering exchange-traded derivatives with multiple issuers, in force 14 September 2026.
15 September 2026
finance
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Pomelos from Vietnam suspended from import into Australia from 14 September 2026
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
agricultureretailtransport