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

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National Health Remote Area Aboriginal Health Services Program Amendment 2026 No. 1
A 2026 legislative instrument amends the Remote Area Aboriginal Health Services Program Special Arrangement 2017 for a limited period from 26 May 2026.
8 September 2026
healthcare
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Medicare Amendment: General Practice in Aged Care Incentive and Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program 2026
A 2026 legislative instrument amended Medicare rules for the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive and Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program.
8 September 2026
healthcare
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Commercial Broadcasting Transmitter Licence Tax Rebate Rules Amended
The Commercial Broadcasting (Tax) Amendment (Transmitter Licence Tax Rebate) Rules 2026 was registered on 28 May 2026 and repealed on 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
finance
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Federal Court updates procedural rules: 2026 Measures No. 1
The Federal Court has registered updated procedural rules covering filing, livestreaming, appeals, costs and more. Registered 28 May 2026.
8 September 2026
professional-servicesfinance
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Pension Loans Scheme renamed under new federal determination
The federal government has formally renamed the Pension Loans Scheme via a determination registered 28 May 2026 and in force until 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
financeprofessional-services
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PBS Formulary Drug List Updated: Amendment No. 5 of 2026
The F1 and F2 PBS drug formulary listings have been amended from 29 May 2026 until 7 September 2026. Details of what changed are in the full determination.
8 September 2026
healthcare
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PBS Pricing Rules Updated: Amendment No. 5 of 2026
The federal government has updated PBS pharmacy payment prices and conditions. Changes were registered on 29 May 2026 and apply until 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
healthcare
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National Health (Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Program) Special Arrangement Amendment Instrument 2026 (No. 1)
A legislative instrument amends the Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Program Special Arrangement 2021, commencing 29 May 2026 and running to 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
healthcare
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Student visa refusal review rules amended by short-term federal regulation
A federal regulation amending how student visa refusal decisions are reviewed was registered on 29 May 2026 and repealed on 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
education
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National Health Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy Rules Updated for June 2026
The government has updated its chemotherapy drug funding rules under the Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy special arrangement, registered 29 May 2026.
8 September 2026
healthcare
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PBS Early Supply Rules Amended: June Update 2026
The PBS early supply rules have been amended from 29 May 2026 until 7 September 2026. Read what changed and where to find the full instrument text.
8 September 2026
healthcare
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PBS June 2026 Update: National Health Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits Amendment
The PBS medicines list has been updated under a June 2026 federal instrument, registered 29 May 2026 and in force until 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
healthcare
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Health Insurance Amendment (Episodic Agreements and Simplified Billing Assignments) Regulations 2026
A federal instrument amending the Health Insurance Regulations 2018 covering episodic agreements and simplified billing assignments, in force 29 May to 7 Septem
8 September 2026
healthcarefinance
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Australia's thematic sanctions list amended in June 2026
Australia's autonomous sanctions designated persons and entities list was amended on 1 June 2026 and repealed on 7 September 2026. Plain-English summary.
8 September 2026
tradesretailtransportfinanceprofessional-services
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Disability Support Fund guidelines amended for higher education providers
The Higher Education Support (Other Grants) Amendment (Disability Support Fund) Guidelines 2026 were registered on 2 June 2026 and repealed on 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
education
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Strawberry Runners Levy Regulation: What the 2026 Amendment Covered
The Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment (Strawberry Runners) Regulations 2026 commenced 2 June 2026 and was repealed on 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
agriculture
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Futibatinib added to health insurance listings under 2026 determination
A 2026 federal determination added futibatinib to health insurance legislation item listings. Registered 2 June 2026. No impact on small business operations.
8 September 2026
healthcare
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Torres Strait Prawn Fishery added to List of Exempt Native Specimens
The federal government has amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens to cover the Torres Strait Prawn Fishery, running from 2 June to 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
agriculturetransport
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Radiation protection licence charges amended under 2026 federal regulations
Federal regulations amending licence charges under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (Licence Charges) Act 1998, in force 3 June 2026.
8 September 2026
healthcare
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List of Exempt Native Specimens updated for Commonwealth Southern Squid Jig Fishery
The List of Exempt Native Specimens has been amended to cover the Commonwealth Southern Squid Jig Fishery, in force from 3 June 2026 until 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
agriculturetransport