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Masters by Coursework programs: Student Assistance rules updated
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
education
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CASA 07/26: Minor amendment to Air Transport Pilot Licence flight test endorsement rule
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
transport
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Aged Care Amendment (Motor Neurone Disease Priority) Rules 2026: What the Rule Change Covered
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
healthcare
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CASA EX16/26: Amendment to ATPL Flight Test Endorsement Application Instrument
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
transport
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UN Sanctions List Updated: Charter of the United Nations Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2026
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
financetransportretailtradesprofessional-services
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Defence Industry Export Program rules amended for June-September 2026
The Defence Industry Export Program rules were amended on 9 June 2026 and repealed on 7 September 2026.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
financeprofessional-services
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ASIC Credit (Amendment) Instrument 2026/64
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 It was in force until 7 September 2026 and has since been repealed.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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Medical Indemnity Amendment (Eligible Insurers) Rules 2026
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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Security of Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program Rules Amended for 2026
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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Remuneration Tribunal Amendment Determination (No. 3) 2026: What It Changes
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
professional-servicesfinance
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Fishing Levy Disbursement Rules Amended in June 2026
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
agriculture
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Fair Work (Digital Labour Platform Deactivation Code) Amendment Instrument 2026
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
transportprofessional-services
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Australian Passports Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Determination 2026
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
professional-services
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Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 4) 2026
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
healthcarefinance
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Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme: Average House Price and Median Interest Rate Updated for 2026
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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Cocos (Keeling) Islands ordinance amended gel blaster laws before repeal
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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MBS Fee Updates: Diagnostic Imaging, Pathology and General Medical Services (2026 Measures No. 2)
Federal regulations registered 15 June 2026 update MBS fee schedules for diagnostic imaging, pathology, and general medical services including indexation change
8 September 2026
healthcare
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PBS Price Amendment Determination: June to September 2026
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
healthcare
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Defence Determination: ADF Living-in Accommodation, Housing and Disturbance Allowances Amended (No. 8) 2026
A 2026 legislative instrument amended ADF conditions of service covering disturbance allowances, living-in accommodation, and housing contributions. Now repeale
8 September 2026
professional-services
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Migration Amendment (Realigning the Community Support Program) Regulations 2026
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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