Federal Register of Legislation

The Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) By-Laws 2026 came into force on 20 August 2026, replacing the 2016 by-laws. Key rules explained.

ASIC has registered legislative instrument 2026/675 under the Corporations Act 2001. It came into force on 20 August 2026. Details of what is amended or repeale

A formal disqualification notice has been registered against Tolufitu Tusitala under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 on 20 August 2026.

A new legislative instrument under the Defence Act 1903 covers extension, cessation, and transitional provisions for individual benefits. Registered 20 August 2

A new federal declaration designates six South Australian ports as security regulated, revoking an earlier April 2026 notice. Dated 20 August 2026.

A 2026 amendment to Australia's Maximum Residue Limits standard was registered on 20 August 2026 and repealed the next day. Details on what this means.

ASIC has formally appointed an associate member to the External Reporting Australia Governing Council. The notifiable instrument was registered on 21 August 202

The NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026 received royal assent on 20 August 2026. Key changes across five schedules explained.

The National Emergency Medal Regulations 2011 have been amended, with the updated version in force as of 21 August 2026. Details of changes not specified.

Transitional rules under the Environment Protection Reform Act 2025 commenced 21 August 2026, covering changeover of environmental protection arrangements.

A new federal standard sets objectives, outcomes and a mitigation hierarchy for actions affecting matters of national environmental significance, in force 20 Au

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Teresa Celine Coyne dated 20 August 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

John Coyne has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 20 August 2026.

A new federal rule sets deeming threshold rates for social security payments from 21 August 2026 under the Social Security Act 1991.

The Census and Statistics Regulations 2026 came into force on 21 August 2026, replacing the 2016 regulations. Key facts for Australian small businesses.

A new federal standard sets 8 principles that environmental offsets must meet under the EPBC Act, registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.

New regulations amending the EPBC Act regulations have been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation, with an effective date of 21 August 2026.

CASA instrument ADCX 002/26 repeals Airworthiness Directive AD/AMD 50/30 Amdt 1, registered on the Federal Register of Legislation, effective 21 August 2026.

The National Environmental Protection Agency Rules 2026 set out which environmental law decisions must be registered and what details are recorded. In force 21

A federal notifiable instrument appointing members and a chair to the Financial Reporting Council was registered on 21 August 2026 and is currently in force.