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Competition and Consumer (Exceptional Circumstances) (No. 1) Amendment Declaration 2026
A federal amendment declaration under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 was registered on 18 August 2026. Details of what changes are limited.
18 August 2026
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Defence Delivery Agency established as a Commonwealth entity under federal finance rules
A new federal rule registered on 18 August 2026 establishes the Defence Delivery Agency as a Commonwealth entity under the PGPA framework.
18 August 2026
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Defence Delivery Agency Special Account 2026 established by federal determination
The federal government has created the Defence Delivery Agency Special Account 2026, an internal government financial mechanism with no small business obligatio
18 August 2026
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Four Farm Household Support ministerial rules formally repealed
The Federal Government has repealed four ministerial rules under the Farm Household Support Act 2014, registered on 18 August 2026.
18 August 2026
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Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2026 Royal Australian Mint No. 8) Determination 2026
The Royal Australian Mint has registered its eighth 2026 amendment to the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019, registered 18 August 2026.
18 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Patrick Abell - 14 August 2026
The Department of the Treasury has published a Notice of Disqualification relating to Patrick Abell, dated 14 August 2026 and registered 18 August 2026.
18 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Robyn Abell – 14 August 2026
The Department of the Treasury issued a formal disqualification notice against Robyn Abell, dated 14 August 2026 and registered 18 August 2026.
18 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Maricris Dionisio - 17 August 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Maricris Dionisio, dated 17 August 2026, registered as F2026N00595.
18 August 2026
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Radio Spectrum Designated for Broadcasting Purposes - Notice 2014
The Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designated Primarily for Broadcasting Purposes) Notice 2014 designates certain radio spectrum for broadcasting under the Radio
18 August 2026
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Treasury Portfolio Governance Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Instrument 2026
A notifiable instrument registered 18 August 2026 that amended three Treasury governance rules. It was in force for one day and is now repealed.
18 August 2026
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Conditions on banking authority 2026 - Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
A gazette notice dated 18 August 2026 sets out conditions on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's banking authority. Full details at legislation.gov.au.
18 August 2026
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Telecommunications Customer Service Guarantee Standard Updated in 2026
The Telecommunications Customer Service Guarantee Standard has been amended and registered on 18 August 2026. Here is what small businesses need to know.
18 August 2026
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Telecommunications Customer Service Guarantee Record-Keeping Rules Amended (2026 No.1)
A new federal rule amending telecommunications Customer Service Guarantee record-keeping requirements was registered on 18 August 2026 under the Telecommunicati
18 August 2026
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Federal Financial Relations: General Purpose Financial Assistance Payment No. 2 for 2026-27
The federal government has registered a routine payment determination authorising the second general purpose financial assistance payment to states and territor
18 August 2026
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Telecommunications (Customer Communications for Outages) Industry Standard Variation 2026 (No. 1)
A variation to the Telecommunications (Customer Communications for Outages) Industry Standard was registered on 30 March 2026 and repealed on 17 August 2026.
18 August 2026
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Higher Education Support (Other Grants) Amendment (Structural Adjustment Fund) Guidelines 2026
A minor amendment to the Higher Education Support (Other Grants) Guidelines 2022 relating to the Structural Adjustment Fund was registered on 17 August 2026.
17 August 2026
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Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board: New Chairperson and Members Appointed
The federal government has appointed a Chairperson and Members to the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board under the ASIC Act 2001. Registered 17 August 2026.
17 August 2026
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Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board: New Member Appointed (No. 2) 2026
The federal government has registered a new appointment to the Reserve Bank of Australia's Monetary Policy Board on 17 August 2026. No business action required.
17 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Jordan Bonney – 14 August 2026
Jordan Bonney has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 14 August 2026. Full notice at legislation.gov.
17 August 2026
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AASB 2026-3: Fair Value Option for Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
AASB 2026-3 amends Australian Accounting Standards to introduce a fair value option for investments in associates and joint ventures, in force 17 August 2026.
17 August 2026
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