Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
Federal Register of Legislation
A new federal instrument amends the National Consumer Credit Protection Regulations 2010, commencing 4 September 2026. Details of the small business exemption a
4 September 2026
financeprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
Federal regulations made on 4 September 2026 covering River Murray increased flows and South Australia storage rights were in force for one day before repeal.
4 September 2026
agriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
Federal regulations made on 4 September 2026 covering River Murray increased flows and South Australia storage rights were in force for one day before repeal.
4 September 2026
agriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
ACMA has varied its advisory guidelines for managing interference from spectrum-licensed transmitters in the 2.5 GHz band, registered 4 September 2026.
4 September 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
A new legislative instrument under the ESOS Act 2000 specifies course classes subject to automatic suspension or cancellation. Commenced 4 September 2026.
4 September 2026
education
Federal Register of Legislation
A short-lived notifiable instrument under the National Redress Scheme Act 2018 was in force from 4 September 2026 to 5 September 2026 and is now repealed.
4 September 2026
educationhealthcareprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
The ATO issued a Notice of Rulings dated 4 September 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation under the Taxation Administration Act 1953.
4 September 2026
tradesretailhospitalityprofessional-servicesconstructionhealthcaretransportagricultureeducationfinance
Federal Register of Legislation
The Port of Esperance in Western Australia has been declared a security regulated port. The new declaration was registered on 3 September 2026.
3 September 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
A brief overview of the CDR dispute resolution schemes amendment instrument, in force 3-4 September 2026, now repealed. No compliance steps apply.
3 September 2026
financeprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
A notice published 3 September 2026 in the Federal Gazette records an application to alter the eligibility rules of a registered organisation (D2026/3).
3 September 2026
professional-servicestradesconstructiontransporthealthcare
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has granted Bennett's Petroleum Supplies Pty Ltd a formal exemption from cash acceptance obligations under the Competition and Consumer I
3 September 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
A new federal instrument amends Australian coin specifications under the Currency Act 1965, effective 3 September 2026. No compliance obligations for small busi
3 September 2026
retailfinance
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has designated Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd under the Cash Distribution Framework. The instrument came into force on 3 September 2026.
3 September 2026
retailhospitalityfinance
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government registered a third National Partnership payment determination for 2026-27 on 3 September 2026 under the Federal Financial Relations Act 2
3 September 2026
financeprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
A new federal rule expands which providers can offer Medicare-rebatable point-of-care pathology testing services, registered 3 September 2026.
3 September 2026
healthcare
Federal Register of Legislation
A new determination registered 3 September 2026 sets a weighted average disclosed price reduction for an October 2026 PBS reduction day.
3 September 2026
healthcare
Federal Register of Legislation
A federal legislative instrument formally approves Edvantage Institute Australia Pty Ltd as a higher education provider. In force 3 September 2026.
3 September 2026
education
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has granted Ocwen Energy Pty Ltd a formal exemption from cash acceptance rules under the Competition and Consumer Industry Codes Regulati
3 September 2026
retailtransport
Federal Register of Legislation
A Remuneration Tribunal amendment covering Members of Parliament pay and entitlements was registered 2 July 2026 and repealed by 3 July 2026.
2 September 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has declared specific Territory offices under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act, repealing the 2016 Norfolk Island Notice.
2 September 2026