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Licence Variation: Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd Self-Insurance Workers Compensation (No 49 of 2026)
The federal government has registered a variation to Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd's self-insurance workers compensation licence. Registered 27 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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Notice of Revocation of Disqualification - Christopher M Davis - 24 August 2026
APRA has revoked the disqualification notice against Christopher M Davis, effective 24 August 2026, under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
29 August 2026
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PBS Pricing Rules Updated: National Health Amendment Determination No. 8 2026
The federal government has amended PBS medicine prices and special patient contribution amounts under Amendment Determination No. 8 2026, registered 27 August 2
29 August 2026
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Greater Sunrise Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority - New Delegation Instrument 2026
A new delegation instrument for the Greater Sunrise Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority was registered on 27 August 2026, revoking the 2023 delegation notice.
29 August 2026
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Notice of Revocation of Disqualification - Ngaire M Davis - 24 August 2026
The disqualification of Ngaire M Davis under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 has been revoked, effective 24 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority Delegation Updated for Ashmore and Cartier Islands
A new delegation notice for the Ashmore and Cartier Islands Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority was registered on 27 August 2026, replacing the 2023 notice.
29 August 2026
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Dubbo Regional Airport declared security controlled airport under new notice
A new notice registered 27 August 2026 declares Dubbo Regional Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing an earlier noti
29 August 2026
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Act No. 66 of 2026 receives royal assent
Act No. 66 of 2026 received royal assent on 27 August 2026. Details of the Act's subject matter and scope are not yet available here.
29 August 2026
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Commonwealth-Tasmania Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority: New Delegation Notice Registered
A new delegation notice for the Commonwealth-Tasmania Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority was registered on 27 August 2026, replacing the 2023 notice.
29 August 2026
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Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Act 2026
The Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Act 2026 amends three existing laws to support the News Media Bargaining framework.
29 August 2026
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Carrier Licence Granted to Fibra Pty Ltd
The Australian government has granted a carrier licence to Fibra Pty Ltd under the Telecommunications Act 1997, effective 27 August 2026.
29 August 2026
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National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Act 2026
The National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Act 2026 amends the 2019 levy Act for online gambling self-exclusion. In force 26 August 202
29 August 2026
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NT Blacklip Rock Oysters Excluded from Cadmium Maximum Level for Molluscs
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 Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/714 registered
ASIC has registered Amendment Instrument 2026/714 under the Corporations Act 2001, dated 28 August 2026. Read what this means for your business.
29 August 2026
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EPBC Act Part 7-9 decisions published for 29 June 2026 to 5 July 2026
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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FSANZ approves five human milk oligosaccharides from E. coli BL21 for use in infant formula
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has approved 2'-FL, 3-FL, LNT, 3'-SL and 6'-SL from E. coli BL21 as nutritive substances in infant formula products from 28
29 August 2026
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Defence (Individual Benefits) Determination (No. 10) 2026 now in force
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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Summerland Financial Services Limited loses banking authority from 28 August 2026
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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Notice of Disqualification – Mohammad Malik - 27 August 2026
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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Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Act 2026: What the New Law Covers
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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