Federal Register of Legislation

A new federal prudential standard registered 7 August 2026 sets rules on aggregate risk, board duties, internal reporting and notifications for financial groups

A new prudential standard registered 7 August 2026 sets rules for intra-group transactions, board roles, and reporting in banking, insurance and life insurance

The federal government has established the Christmas Island Phosphate Mining Rehabilitation Special Account 2026, registered on 7 August 2026.

The federal government has created the Enforcement Special Account 2026 under the PGPA Act, registered 7 August 2026. Plain-English summary of the determination

The federal government has created the Indigenous Repatriation Special Account 2026, effective 7 August 2026. No compliance obligations for small businesses.

Regulation amends the Electricity Retail industry code under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. It was in force from 7 August to 12 October 2026.

A new Commonwealth legislative instrument establishes a special account for the Australian Immunisation Register. No obligations are created for small businesse

The federal government registered a new determination on 7 August 2026 establishing a special account for an art rental program under the PGPA Act 2013.

Services Australia and Midwest Aero Medical Air Ambulance Pty Ltd are running a data matching program for customers affected by a March 2026 data breach.

A new legislative instrument registered on 7 August 2026 establishes a special account for government donations, bequests and sponsorship. No impact on small bu

Defence has amended ADF Conditions of Service rules covering guardian entitlements, partner employment assistance, bereavement payments and more from 6 May 2026

Direction No. 4 2026 set Medicare benefits for Commonwealth Medicare Urgent Care Clinics services. It was in force 26 June to 5 August 2026 and has since been r

The federal government has granted Bonney Energy Group Pty Ltd an exemption from rules requiring businesses to accept cash, effective 6 August 2026.

APRA registered a new prudential standard on 6 August 2026 covering auditor fitness, internal audit, and Level 3 head responsibilities for banks and insurers.

The Department of Defence has updated ADF conditions of service rules covering education, deployment, travel and meal allowances, effective 6 August 2026.

CASA instrument EX43/26 repealed certain flight crew licensing exemptions, applying from 6 August 2026 to 12 October 2026. It is no longer in force.

The federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has registered a new direction on Medicare benefits payable for services delivered through Urgent Care C

A new mass exemption notice covers Class 3 heavy vehicles under the Port of Brisbane Mass Management Scheme, commencing 1 August 2026 and expiring 30 June 2027.

A new federal exemption notice for Class 3 vehicle carriers was registered on 6 August 2026, replacing the previous notice and running until 9 February 2029.

The federal government has registered an updated authorisation notice for National Class 2 vehicle carriers 4.6m high and/or 25m long, replacing an earlier noti