Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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A legislative instrument registered 4 June 2026 amends rules on which institutions and courses qualify under the Student Assistance Act 1973 for Masters by Cour
8 September 2026
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CASA 07/26 amends the Air Transport Pilot Licence flight test endorsement instrument from 4 June 2026 until repeal on 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
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The Aged Care Amendment (Motor Neurone Disease Priority) Rules 2026 amended the Aged Care Rules 2025. The rule was in force from 5 June to 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
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CASA registered a minor amendment to CASA EX32/24 on 5 June 2026, affecting Air Transport Pilot Licence flight test endorsement applications.
8 September 2026
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Australia's UN sanctions list was updated on 5 June 2026. Changes were made to listed persons and entities under the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945.
8 September 2026
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The Defence Industry Export Program rules were amended on 9 June 2026 and repealed on 7 September 2026. Find out what this means for program participants.
8 September 2026
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ASIC registered a technical credit amendment instrument on 9 June 2026. It was in force until 7 September 2026 and has since been repealed.
8 September 2026
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The Medical Indemnity Amendment (Eligible Insurers) Rules 2026 amended insurer eligibility rules under the Medical Indemnity Act 2002, with effect from June 202
8 September 2026
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New amendment rules under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 commenced 9 June 2026 and are repealed 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
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The Remuneration Tribunal registered Amendment Determination (No. 3) 2026 on 10 June 2026, amending pay and allowances determinations for federal public office
8 September 2026
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A rule amending how fishing levies and charges are distributed was registered on 11 June 2026 and repealed on 7 September 2026. Details of what changed are avai
8 September 2026
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An amendment to the Fair Work digital labour platform deactivation code, registered 11 June 2026 and repealed 7 September 2026. Now no longer in force.
8 September 2026
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The Australian Passports Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Determination 2026 was in force from 12 June 2026 and has since been repealed.
8 September 2026
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A technical amendment to private health insurance rules, signed 12 June 2026 and repealed 7 September 2026, updated clinical categories and treatment definition
8 September 2026
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The Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme figures for average house price and median interest rate have been updated, applying from 12 June 2026.
8 September 2026
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A federal ordinance amended Cocos (Keeling) Islands laws on gel blasters from 12 June 2026, then was repealed on 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
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Federal regulations registered 15 June 2026 update MBS fee schedules for diagnostic imaging, pathology, and general medical services including indexation change
8 September 2026
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A minor amendment to pharmaceutical benefit prices under the National Health Act 1953, registered 16 June 2026 and in force until 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
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A 2026 legislative instrument amended ADF conditions of service covering disturbance allowances, living-in accommodation, and housing contributions. Now repeale
8 September 2026
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New federal regulations amend the Migration Regulations 1994 to realign the Community Support Program, in force from 17 June 2026 to 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
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