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Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Authorisation Requirements for Testing GEMS Products) Instrument 2026
A new federal instrument sets authorisation requirements for testing products under Australia's GEMS energy efficiency scheme, commencing 11 September 2026.
11 September 2026
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Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment (INFM Projects) Rules 2026
A new federal rule amends the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 covering INFM Projects. Registered 11 September 2026 and now in force.
11 September 2026
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Biosecurity Regulations 2026: What the new rules cover
The Biosecurity Regulations 2026 commenced 11 September 2026, covering biosecurity risk management for goods and conveyances entering Australia.
11 September 2026
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Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
The Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026 came into force on 11 September 2026, amending several biosecurity and imported food regulations.
11 September 2026
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Hearing Services Program fee schedule updated for 2026-27 (Instrument No.3)
The Hearing Services Program schedule of service items and fees for 2026-27 has been updated. The third version took effect on 1 July 2026.
10 September 2026
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Seafarers disease rules updated: item 47 amended in 2026
The federal government has updated item 47 of the seafarers specified diseases instrument, registered 10 September 2026. Find out what changed.
10 September 2026
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M1 Motorway Alignment Notice: Raymond Terrace to Black Hill (NSW) 2026
A federal notice covering the M1 motorway alignment between Raymond Terrace and Black Hill in NSW was registered on 10 September 2026 and expires 10 September 2
10 September 2026
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NSW M1 Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Route Authorisation: Raymond Terrace to Black Hill
A federal authorisation notice covers Class 2 heavy vehicles on the M1 alignment between Raymond Terrace and Black Hill in NSW, registered 10 September 2026.
10 September 2026
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Chestnuts, Passionfruit and Stone Fruit Added to Export Customs Charges Framework
New federal regulations add chestnuts, passionfruit and stone fruit to Australia's primary industries customs charges framework, registered 10 September 2026.
10 September 2026
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Defence and Other Laws (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2026
The Defence and Other Laws (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2026 were registered on 10 September 2026, making housekeeping changes to several fe
10 September 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Nikki Ryan – 26 August 2026
The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Disqualification against Nikki Ryan, dated 26 August 2026 and registered 10 September 2026.
10 September 2026
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Bulk Billing Grants Program for Newcastle, Lower Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Central Coast
A new legislative instrument establishes a bulk billing grants program covering Newcastle, Lower Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Central Coast regions of NSW.
10 September 2026
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Statement of Principles for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (Balance of Probabilities) No. 61 of 2026
The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered a new Statement of Principles for Guillain-Barre syndrome, effective 10 September 2026.
10 September 2026
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Excise levy rules updated for chestnuts, passionfruit and stone fruit from 10 September 2026
Federal excise levy regulations for chestnuts, passionfruit, peaches, plums, cherries and nectarines were amended effective 10 September 2026.
10 September 2026
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National Class 2 Performance Based Standards (High Productivity) Authorisation Notice 2026 (No.3)
A new federal authorisation notice for National Class 2 High Productivity heavy vehicles was registered on 10 September 2026 and expires 14 November 2026.
10 September 2026
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GST Tax Invoice Waiver for Reimbursements Under Assumed Names - New 2026 Rule
A new federal GST rule registered 10 September 2026 waives the tax invoice requirement for reimbursements of purchases made under an assumed name.
10 September 2026
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Notice of Confirmation of Disqualification - Anthony Schmid - 9 September 2026
Anthony Schmid has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 10 September 2026 on the Federal Register.
10 September 2026
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Defence Conditions of Service Amendment Determination No. 7 2026
A Defence Department determination amended ADF member conditions of service from 2 June 2026, covering allowances, leave and home entitlements. No private secto
10 September 2026
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Fair Work Amendment (Exclusion of State and Territory Laws) Regulations 2026
A new federal regulation amends the Fair Work Regulations 2009 to exclude certain state and territory laws, in force 19 June 2026 to 9 September 2026.
10 September 2026
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Petroleum and Other Fuels Reporting Rules amended to cover Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Technical Grade Urea
A 2026 amendment to the Petroleum and Other Fuels Reporting Rules 2017 added Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Technical Grade Urea, in force 22 June to 9 September 2026
10 September 2026
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