Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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APRA revoked a disqualification notice against Christopher M Davis on 24 August 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
29 August 2026
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A new legislative instrument amends pricing and special patient contribution rules under the National Health Act 1953, registered 27 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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A new delegation notice for the Greater Sunrise Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority was registered on 27 August 2026, replacing the 2023 delegation notice.
29 August 2026
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APRA has revoked the superannuation disqualification of Ngaire M Davis, effective 24 August 2026, under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
29 August 2026
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A new delegation notice dated 27 August 2026 replaces the 2023 instrument for the Ashmore and Cartier Islands Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority.
29 August 2026
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A new notice declares Dubbo Regional Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing an earlier notice from May 2026.
29 August 2026
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Act No. 66 of 2026 received royal assent on 27 August 2026. The subject matter and content of the Act are not specified in this notice.
29 August 2026
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A new delegation notice for the Commonwealth-Tasmania Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority was registered on 27 August 2026, revoking the 2023 notice.
29 August 2026
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Act No. 79, 2026 makes consequential amendments to three laws following the News Media Bargaining framework. Royal assent received 26 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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The Australian government has granted a carrier licence to Fibra Pty Ltd under the Telecommunications Act 1997, gazetted on 27 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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Act No. 74 of 2026 amends the National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Act 2019. Registered 26 August 2026 and now in force.
29 August 2026
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand has excluded NT-farmed Blacklip Rock oysters from the cadmium maximum level for molluscs. Effective 28 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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ASIC's Amendment Instrument 2026/714 was registered on 28 August 2026, lasted one day, and has already been repealed. No action required for businesses.
29 August 2026
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A gazette notice lists EPBC Act Part 7-9 decisions from 29 June to 5 July 2026, registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 28 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand varied food standards rules for five human milk oligosaccharides in infant formula. The instrument was registered 28 August
29 August 2026
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The Defence (Individual Benefits) Determination (No. 10) 2026 came into force on 28 August 2026, covering benefit payments and notification obligations.
29 August 2026
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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has revoked Summerland Financial Services Limited's authority to carry on banking business, effective 28 August 2
29 August 2026
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APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Mohammad Malik under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 28 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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The Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Act 2026 amends gambling laws covering wagering ads, BetStop, online lotteries, and a new opt-out register.
29 August 2026
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The Australian government has granted a carrier licence to Commtel Network Solutions Pty Ltd under the Telecommunications Act 1997, gazetted 28 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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