Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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A new exemption notice for special purpose heavy vehicles is in force from 11 August 2026 and expires 15 August 2031. Read what the notice covers.
11 August 2026
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A technical amendment to private health insurance medical device and human tissue levy regulations was registered, then listed as repealed on the Federal Regist
11 August 2026
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A new Australian rule sets how New Zealand wine producers convert foreign currency when calculating their Wine Equalisation Tax producer rebate, from 11 August
11 August 2026
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A new federal exemption notice covers special purpose vehicles up to 40 tonnes under National Class 1 permits, commencing 16 August 2026 and expiring 15 August
11 August 2026
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The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Michael Downes, dated 11 August 2026, recorded on the Federal Register of Legisla
11 August 2026
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The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Russell Jones, dated 10 August 2026, registered as F2026N00574.
11 August 2026
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A federal direction covering Medicare benefits for medical services under Victoria's Single Employer Model Trial was in force from 5 January 2026 to 30 June 202
11 August 2026
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CASA issued a temporary exemption for ATC licence holders at Ballina Aerodrome from recency and currency requirements, active 17 June to 9 August 2026.
10 August 2026
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The Department of the Treasury has issued a disqualification notice against Tracey Louise Browne, registered on 10 August 2026. Reference: F2026N00439.
10 August 2026
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The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Scott Alexander Browne, dated 23 June 2026 and registered 10 August 2026.
10 August 2026
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The NHMRC Regulations 2026 came into force on 10 August 2026, replacing the 2016 regulation and updating consultation notice requirements.
10 August 2026
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New regulations amend ASIC, Competition and Consumer, and Corporations rules under two schedules commencing August and September 2026. Key facts for businesses.
10 August 2026
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The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Disqualification relating to Anthony Draper, dated 7 August 2026, administered by the Department o
10 August 2026
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The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Confirmation of Disqualification for Alexia Dew, dated 6 August 2026 and registered 10 August 2026
10 August 2026
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Technical update to Australian coin specifications made under the Currency Act 1965, registered 10 August 2026. No business obligations are imposed.
10 August 2026
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A new notice registered on 10 August 2026 updates the declaration of Cairns Airport as a security controlled airport and its airside area boundaries.
10 August 2026
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A federal update to Medicare benefit assignment rules took effect 1 July 2026, amending the Health Insurance Regulations 2018. Details below.
10 August 2026
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A new federal declaration formally recognises the ACT Integrity Commission as a criminal law-enforcement agency under the Telecommunications (Interception and A
10 August 2026
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The federal government granted a formal Cash Acceptance industry code exemption to K S & C A Hunt & Son Pty Ltd, registered 10 August 2026.
10 August 2026
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The Woomera Prohibited Area Rules 2026 replace the 2014 rules, introducing red, amber and green zones and a transition period from 1 July to 31 December 2026.
8 August 2026
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