Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
Federal Register of Legislation
Application fees under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 have changed, with amendments starting on different dates in 2026. Here is what the notice covers.
13 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A 2026 amendment to the List of Exempt Native Specimens covers the Tasmanian Scallop Fishery under the EPBC Act. Details on scope are not specified.
13 October 2026
agriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
Notice confirms Terravision Pty Ltd has been granted a carrier licence, published in the Federal Register of Legislation gazette on 12 October 2026.
12 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A special levy for the 2026-27 period under the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has been determined, covering financial services sub-sectors.
12 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A new amendment to the Part 21 Manual of Standards is in force from 12 October 2026. Full details of the changes are available on the Federal Register.
12 October 2026
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Amendment to non-warlike service rules under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, in force from 12 October 2026. Not a business matter.
12 October 2026
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CASA has issued an exemption from recency and currency requirements for ATC licence holders at Western Sydney International Airport, effective 9 June 2026.
10 October 2026
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A direction to ACMA under the Scams Prevention Framework relating to a Telecommunications Code registered on 9 October 2026 and is now in force.
9 October 2026
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A 2026 determination sets the total allowable catch for Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar). The rule is in force from 9 October 2026.
9 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has formally cancelled Petroleum Exploration Permit WA-542-P. The cancellation is recorded on the Federal Register of Legislation.
9 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A new legislative instrument amends entitlement rules for veterans in non-warlike service classifications, registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.
9 October 2026
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The Australian Electoral Commission has published a determination setting federal electoral division names and boundaries in Tasmania, dated 8 October 2026.
8 October 2026
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The Australian Electoral Commission has finalised the names and boundaries of federal electoral divisions in South Australia, effective 8 October 2026.
8 October 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has formally amended the Part 101 Manual of Standards covering drone and rocket operations in Australia, in force 8 October
8 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The List of Exempt Native Specimens has been updated to add the Commonwealth Macquarie Island Toothfish Fishery. Registered 8 October 2026.
8 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001 to add provisions relating to Australia's High Seas Permits, commencing 8
8 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A new customs instrument registered 8 October 2026 revokes an earlier airport notice for Western Sydney International Airport under the Customs Act 1901.
8 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A boarding station notice at Western Sydney International Airport has been revoked and replaced under the Customs Act 1901, registered 8 October 2026.
8 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A notice disqualifying Samiuela Okusitino under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 has been published by the Department of the Treasury.
8 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Department of Home Affairs declared the Port of Rockhampton a security regulated port on 8 October 2026, replacing the 2017 declaration.
8 October 2026
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