Federal Register of Legislation

Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.

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Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Social Services Measures No. 2) Regulations 2026
A new federal regulation amends the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 for social services measures, registered 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
professional-servicesfinance
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Catholic Education Queensland Ltd arrangement added to prescribed education documents
A federal determination adds a written arrangement with Catholic Education Queensland Ltd to prescribed guidelines under the Australian Education Regulations 20
29 August 2026
education
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Financial Framework Amendment: Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio Measures No. 2 Regulations 2026
The federal government registered regulations on 25 August 2026 amending the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 for PM&C portfolio spen
29 August 2026
professional-servicesfinance
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Notice of Disqualification - Dale Burrows - 24 August 2026
A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Dale Burrows under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 24 August 2026.
29 August 2026
finance
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Financial Framework Amendment Adds Health, Disability and Ageing Measures
A new 2026 regulation amends the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 to add health, disability and ageing spending measures.
29 August 2026
healthcare
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Federal Government Amends Financial Framework Regulations for Infrastructure, Transport, Communications, Sport and Arts
A new federal instrument amends the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997, registered as F2026L01100, in force 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
transportconstructioneducationagriculture
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Notice of Disqualification - Bronwyn Beers - 24 August 2026
A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Bronwyn Beers under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
finance
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ASIC disqualifies Vivienne Ross as superannuation trustee
ASIC has formally disqualified Vivienne Ross from acting as a superannuation trustee or responsible officer under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act
29 August 2026
finance
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Data Matching Program: Services Australia and Origin Energy Customers Affected by July 2026 Data Breach
Services Australia and the Department of Finance have registered a data matching program notice linked to the July 2026 Origin Energy data breach. Registered 25
29 August 2026
retailfinance
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Notice of Disqualification – Marina Talevska - 24 August 2026
A formal disqualification notice dated 24 August 2026 prohibits Marina Talevska from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or manager.
29 August 2026
finance
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Notice of Disqualification - Sarbir Singh Jholl - 21 August 2026
A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Sarbir Singh Jholl under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
finance
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Financial Framework Amendment: Home Affairs Measures No. 5 Regulations 2026
New federal regulations registered on 25 August 2026 amend the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 under Home Affairs Measures No. 5.
29 August 2026
professional-servicesfinance
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Federal regulation amends financial framework rules: repeals and transitional provisions
A new federal regulation registered on 25 August 2026 repeals certain items in the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 and adds transiti
29 August 2026
financeprofessional-services
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Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education Measures No. 4) Regulations 2026
A new federal regulation amending education spending powers came into force on 25 August 2026. Details of specific programs are in the full regulation text.
29 August 2026
education
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Medicare Benefit Assignment Rules Updated: July 2026 Health Services Determination
The federal rules governing which health services can have Medicare benefits assigned to providers were amended and registered on 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
healthcare
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Commonwealth Heritage List: Places Removed by 2026 Instrument No. 1
A federal instrument dated 25 August 2026 removes one or more places from the Commonwealth Heritage List under the EPBC Act 1999. Details of the instrument.
29 August 2026
constructionagricultureprofessional-services
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Broadcasting Licence Renewal Notice - 24 August 2026
A notice dated 24 August 2026 calls for applications to renew certain broadcasting licences under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
29 August 2026
professional-services
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Remuneration Tribunal (Members of Parliament) Determination 2026
The Remuneration Tribunal has set MP pay and allowances effective 25 August 2026, replacing the 2024 determination. No obligations for small businesses.
29 August 2026
professional-servicesfinance
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Gallantry Decorations - August 2026 Gazette Notice
The Federal Register of Legislation published a gazette notice on 25 August 2026 recording the award of gallantry decorations. No business action required.
29 August 2026
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Victorian Giant Crab Fishery added to List of Exempt Native Specimens
The federal government has added the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery to the List of Exempt Native Specimens, removing the need for individual export permits.
29 August 2026
agriculture