Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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Australia's narcotic drugs licence charge amounts were amended from 17 June 2026, affecting medicinal cannabis licence fees until 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
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The Narcotic Drugs Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2026 amended fees under the Narcotic Drugs Regulation 2016. It was in force from 17 June 2026 to 7 September 202
8 September 2026
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A 2026 legislative instrument added the Governor-General and their spouse to the Commonwealth workers compensation scheme. It was in force from 18 June 2026 unt
8 September 2026
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The Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021 were amended on 18 June 2026. The amendment was in force until 7 September 2026, then repealed.
8 September 2026
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The federal government has updated PBS dispensing fees and wholesale mark-up amounts for approved pharmacists, in force 18 June 2026 to 7 September 2026.
8 September 2026
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A carrier licence has been granted to BeamBroadband Pty Ltd, recorded in the Federal Register of Legislation effective 7 September 2026.
7 September 2026
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New federal therapeutic goods regulations registered 7 September 2026 amend medical device and therapeutic goods rules in stages through 1 November 2026.
7 September 2026
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A new notice setting customs duty rates for excise-equivalent imported goods was registered on 7 September 2026. Details of what changed are in the full text.
7 September 2026
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A new notice registered 7 September 2026 sets substituted customs duty rates for excise-equivalent goods imported into Australia.
7 September 2026
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A formal disqualification notice was issued against Jennifer Faaola Vai on 7 September 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
7 September 2026
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A formal disqualification notice prohibits Matthew Bergan from acting as a trustee or manager of a superannuation fund, effective 7 September 2026.
7 September 2026
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A gazette notice dated 7 September 2026 confirms Acts of Parliament numbered 67 to 82 of 2026 received royal assent. Details of each act are not listed.
7 September 2026
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A new federal determination sets rules for when RTOs and VET sector participants can collect, use, or share student and training data. Registered 7 September 20
7 September 2026
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A new federal regulation amends the Student Identifiers Regulation 2014, covering USI collection, use, disclosure and VET data system authorisations. Registered
7 September 2026
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Marine Order 54 (Coastal Pilotage) 2026 replaces the 2014 order from 27 August 2026, covering pilot licensing, compliance audits and transitional arrangements.
6 September 2026
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Australia's Customs Tariff Amendment Act (No. 1) 2026 makes four changes to import duties, covering Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Peru and nuisance tariffs.
5 September 2026
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A commencement proclamation under the Environment Protection Reform Act 2025, registered 21 August 2026, was in force for 3 days and is now repealed.
5 September 2026
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A formal disqualification notice for Luana Cook has been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation, taking effect 21 August 2026.
5 September 2026
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A new federal rule on community engagement under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 came into force on 21 August 2026.
5 September 2026
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The Part 139 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2026 was registered on 11 May 2026 and was in force until 20 August 2026. It is now repealed.
5 September 2026
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