Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Naleen Singh under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 25 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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A notifiable instrument dated 25 August 2026 prohibits entering and remaining within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Read the details here.
29 August 2026
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A biosecurity amendment for the Port of Melbourne was registered on 25 August 2026 and repealed by 26 August 2026. It is no longer in force.
29 August 2026
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The Federal Register of Legislation published a Notice of Rulings dated 26 August 2026 under the Taxation Administration Act 1953. Details inside.
29 August 2026
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A gazette notice dated 26 August 2026 records the expiry of Petroleum Retention Lease T/RL4 under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.
29 August 2026
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A new federal direction sets out which Medicare benefits are payable for professional services under the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive, commencing 21
29 August 2026
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A new notice affecting heavy vehicle network maps was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 26 August 2026. Details of what changed inside.
29 August 2026
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The federal government has amended the WELS scheme registration fees determination. Registered on 26 August 2026, the change affects fees for water-using produc
29 August 2026
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Petroleum Retention Lease T/RL4, a declared location lease under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, has been revoked as of 26 August 20
29 August 2026
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A formal variation to the self-insurance licence held by Optus Administration Pty Limited has been gazetted on 26 August 2026. Details of the change are not spe
29 August 2026
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Emerald Airport in Queensland has been declared a Security Controlled Airport and its Airside Area established under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004.
29 August 2026
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A formal disqualification notice for Catarina Colaciello under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 has been recorded on the Federal Register of L
29 August 2026
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A formal disqualification notice for Mario Pantoja under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 took effect on 26 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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The Port of Abbot Point in Queensland has been declared a security regulated port under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003.
29 August 2026
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A formal disqualification notice dated 26 August 2026 prohibits Ramnyl De La Cruz from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or manager.
29 August 2026
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A registered exemption instrument allows certain people to be exempt from displaying an ASIC in a secure area at an airport, effective 26 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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The Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026 became law on 26 August 2026, creating a national framework for overseeing cash distribution across Australia.
29 August 2026
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The Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026 amends four existing laws and includes transitional provisions. Registered 26 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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The Remuneration Tribunal has issued a new official travel determination dated 26 August 2026, replacing the 2025 version with updated allowance rates.
29 August 2026
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The Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Act 2026 amends federal law enforcement laws. No compliance obligations apply to small businesses.
29 August 2026