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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
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Bonney Energy Group Pty Ltd granted exemption from Cash Acceptance Industry Code
The federal government has granted Bonney Energy Group Pty Ltd a formal exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code, registered 14 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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Federal general purpose financial assistance payment to states and territories for 2026-27
A federal determination registered 14 July 2026 sets out the first general purpose financial assistance payment to states and territories for 2026-27.
21 July 2026
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Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank authorised to carry on banking business in Australia
The Australian government has granted Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. authority to carry on banking business in Australia, effective 14 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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Gazette Notice: Application to Vary Pipeline Licence WA-9-PL (WKWKN5)
A gazette notice published 14 July 2026 announces an application to vary Pipeline Licence WA-9-PL under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 20
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Liliana Ianni - 13 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Liliana Ianni under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Sandrino Ianni - 13 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a disqualification notice against Sandrino Ianni under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 13 Ju
21 July 2026
finance
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MRL Standard Amendment No. 3 of 2026 Registered Then Repealed Within One Day
A 2026 amendment to the Maximum Residue Limits Standard was registered on 14 July 2026 and repealed on 15 July 2026. It is no longer in force.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification: Jendy Yamin - 14 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Jendy Yamin, dated 14 July 2026, recorded on the Federal Register of Legislation.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Martin Odisho - 14 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Martin Odisho under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
finance
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Notice of Disqualification – Iqbal Fauzan – 14 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Iqbal Fauzan, dated 14 July 2026, registered on the Federal Register of Legislati
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Marlen Potres - 14 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Marlen Potres dated 14 July 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervisi
21 July 2026
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Corrective Services NSW declared an enforcement agency for telecommunications interception
The federal government declared Corrective Services NSW an enforcement agency under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, registered 27 Nov
21 July 2026
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VET Student Loans tuition protection levy: how the 2026 determination sets the risk-rated premium
The 2026 VSL tuition protection levy determination sets how the risk-rated premium and special tuition protection components are calculated for RTOs.
21 July 2026
education
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Notice of Confirmation of Disqualification - Navdeep Singh Sekhon - 10 July 2026
The disqualification of Navdeep Singh Sekhon under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 was confirmed on 10 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Jasper Castillo - 5 June 2026
A formal disqualification notice dated 5 June 2026 has been issued against Jasper Castillo under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
finance
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Enrolled voter counts by federal electoral division as at 30 June 2026
The Australian Electoral Commission has published the official enrolled voter count per federal electoral division as at 30 June 2026, registered 13 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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Carrier Licence Granted to SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation
On 13 July 2026, the Department of Infrastructure granted a carrier licence to SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation. No action is required from small businesses.
21 July 2026
professional-servicestransport
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Notice of Disqualification – Geoff Boneham - 9 July 2026
A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Geoff Boneham under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 13 July 2026.
21 July 2026
finance
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Data Matching Program Notice: Services Australia and RX Management Pty Ltd - March 2026 Data Breach
Services Australia and RX Management Pty Ltd have published a data matching program notice related to a March 2026 data breach, registered 13 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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