Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
Federal Register of Legislation
The Part 42 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2026 was registered on 8 October 2026. Read what is known and where to find the full details.
8 October 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
The Australian Electoral Commission has published a determination setting the names and boundaries of federal electoral divisions in the ACT, dated 8 October 20
8 October 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Jason Vi under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 7 October 2026.
7 October 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
A formal disqualification notice dated 7 October 2026 prohibits Libby Ann Creagh from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or director under the SIS Act.
7 October 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Disqualification against Jennifer Reilly, dated 7 October 2026. Full details at legislation.gov.au
7 October 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
A new legislative instrument amending Australian coin specifications was registered on 7 October 2026 under the Currency Act 1965. Details for small businesses.
7 October 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government granted Liberty Oil Australia Pty Ltd a formal exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code, effective 7 October 2026.
7 October 2026
retailtransport
Federal Register of Legislation
The Federal Register of Legislation published a Notice of Rulings dated 7 October 2026. Details of the rulings are in the full document.
7 October 2026
financeprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has granted Liberty Oil Convenience Pty Ltd an exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code, registered 7 October 2026.
7 October 2026
retailtransport
Federal Register of Legislation
A new notice registered on 7 October 2026 declares Essendon Fields Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing an earlier
7 October 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has granted On the Run Pty Ltd a formal exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code, effective 7 October 2026.
7 October 2026
retailtransport
Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has granted Viva Energy Retail Pty Ltd a formal exemption from cash acceptance rules under the 2025 industry code regulations.
7 October 2026
retailtransport
Federal Register of Legislation
APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Patricia Holford under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 6 October 2026.
6 October 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
APRA has registered reporting standard determination No. 10 of 2026 under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001 on 6 October 2026.
6 October 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
Paul Bob has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 2 October 2026, from acting as a superannuation trus
6 October 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
A federal amendment to mutual recognition regulations covering Victoria's container deposit scheme was in force from 6 October 2026 to 7 October 2026.
6 October 2026
retailhospitality
Federal Register of Legislation
A short-lived Commonwealth regulation amended Trans-Tasman mutual recognition rules for Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme. It was in force 6-7 October 2026.
6 October 2026
retailtrades
Federal Register of Legislation
A new determination sets average gross value of production amounts for distributing primary industries levies and charges, effective 6 October 2026.
6 October 2026
agriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has renewed Petroleum Retention Lease WA-24-R, gazetted on 6 October 2026 under the Offshore Petroleum and Gre
6 October 2026
trades
Federal Register of Legislation
AFSA updated its internal standing acting arrangements on 6 October 2026. This one-day instrument has no impact on small businesses.
6 October 2026
finance