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

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Notice of Disqualification - Samara Jayne Thompson - 17 June 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Samara Jayne Thompson under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 199
21 July 2026
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Western Sydney International Airport designated as biosecurity first point of entry
Western Sydney International Airport (Badgerys Creek) is now a designated first point of entry under the Biosecurity Act 2015, effective 15 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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Parliamentary Service Classification Rules 2026
The Parliamentary Service Classification Rules 2026 came into force on 15 July 2026, replacing the 2010 rules and setting out how Parliamentary Service employee
21 July 2026
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Flat Oysters Added to Exempt Native Specimens List: Tasmanian Shellfish Fishery
The federal government has added Ostrea angasi flat oysters from the Tasmanian Shellfish Fishery to the List of Exempt Native Specimens, effective 15 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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ADF Conditions of Service Updated with Continuation Bonus Provisions
A Defence Department determination adds continuation bonus provisions to ADF conditions of service, with the current version running from 5 June 2025 to 14 July
21 July 2026
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Defence Determination Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 3) 2025 - What Small Businesses Need to Know
An amendment to ADF conditions of service covering rent allowance, travel benefits and transitional provisions. Registered 11 March 2025. No impact on small bus
21 July 2026
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Defence Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 5) 2025: ADF posting and allowance rules
A Defence Act determination amended ADF conditions of service covering Army overseas postings, hardship allowances, and transitional provisions from 6 May 2025.
21 July 2026
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Defence Antarctic Allowance Rules Updated for ADF Personnel
A May 2025 amendment updates Antarctic Allowance settings under Defence Determination 2016/19 for Australian Defence Force members in Antarctic postings.
21 July 2026
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Defence Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 8) 2025: What Small Businesses Need to Know
A June 2025 legislative instrument amends ADF conditions of service. This determination has no direct bearing on small business obligations.
21 July 2026
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Defence (Individual Benefits Determination No. 6) Amendment Determination (No. 1) 2025
This Defence Act 1903 amendment determination covering individual benefits for Defence personnel was registered on 12 June 2025 and has since been repealed.
21 July 2026
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Defence Determination: ADF Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 10) 2025
An amendment to Defence Determination 2016/19 covering ADF member conditions including salary, leave, allowances and family health. Made 2 July 2025.
21 July 2026
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Defence Determination Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 11) 2025: Premature Birth Leave and Miscellaneous Changes
Defence Determination Amendment No. 11 2025 updates ADF conditions of service covering premature birth leave and miscellaneous amendments, registered 11 July 20
21 July 2026
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Defence pay structure updated for ADF cyber warfare officers
A new Defence Determination updates pay increment rules for Australian Defence Force cyber warfare officers, effective 25 July 2025 until 14 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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Defence Determination: Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 13) 2025
A Defence Department determination registered 8 August 2025 amended ADF conditions of service across six areas, including leave, allowances and travel.
21 July 2026
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Defence Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 14) 2025 - Not Applicable to Small Business
This Defence Department determination amended ADF personnel conditions of service. It has no application to civilian small businesses or their employees.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Stephanie Hill - 10 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Stephanie Hill under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Celeste Poutini-Waara - 5 June 2026
A formal disqualification notice under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 has been issued against Celeste Poutini-Waara, dated 5 June 2026.
21 July 2026
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Defence Determination repeals spent conditions of service instruments (2026)
A new legislative instrument registered 14 July 2026 repeals older spent Defence Determinations on ADF conditions of service. Plain-English summary.
21 July 2026
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Royal assent confirmed for Act Nos 61 to 65 of 2026
A gazette notice dated 14 July 2026 confirms Act Numbers 61 to 65 of 2026 received royal assent. Titles and subject matter are not listed in the notice.
21 July 2026
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Papua New Guinea - Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (Pukpuk Treaty) Enters Into Force
The Papua New Guinea - Australia Mutual Defence Treaty, known as the Pukpuk Treaty, entered into force on 14 July 2026. Registered as F2026N00505.
21 July 2026