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.

The federal government has updated Medicare diagnostic imaging accreditation rules. The amendment instrument came into force on 2 September 2026.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has published a temporary exemption decision for three organisations under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, registered 2

The declared location for Petroleum Retention Lease WA-91-R has been revoked under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, registered 2 Sept

A short-lived administrative instrument under the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020 amended the regulator designation for two days before being repealed.

A federal notifiable instrument set the Hearing Services Program service items and fees for 2026-27, in force 16 June to 30 June 2026, now repealed.

The ATO published a Notice of Rulings dated 2 September 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation. Details of specific rulings are in the full document.

The Hearing Services Program fee schedule instrument for 2026-27 was registered on 2 September 2026 but was only in force on 1 July 2026 and is no longer active

A formal Notice of Disqualification has been issued against Sharon Lynette Middleton under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 1 Septe

APRA has formally disqualified Elizabeth Simkin under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 31 August 2026. Details here.

The Attorney-General's Department has appointed examiners for counterfeit foreign money and securities. No compliance obligations for small businesses.

A new instrument sets the approved form, manner, and place for child visa applications in Australia, in force 1 September 2026.

The federal List of Exempt Native Specimens has been amended for the Victorian Corner Inlet Fishery, registered 1 September 2026. Details of what changed inside

The Federal Register of Legislation has published the Australian Bravery Decorations gazette notice dated 1 September 2026 (Wattle Day).

TEQA has registered the Offshore Course Reporting Instrument 2026, commencing 1 September 2026. Learn what is known about this new reporting framework.

The Corner Inlet Fishery in Victoria has been declared an Approved Wildlife Trade Operation, effective 1 September 2026, under federal wildlife trade rules.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Cameron Campbell under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 1 September 2026.

A new federal declaration names the Principal Officer of the ACT under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, replacing the 2016 declaration.

A new federal instrument sets the timeframe for TEQSA-registered education providers to apply for registration renewal to teach overseas students.

A new notice substitutes specific Australian excise duty rates, effective 1 September 2026. Details on which products are affected are in the full notice.