Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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A new reporting standard determination (No. 9 of 2026) was registered on 6 October 2026 under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001.
6 October 2026
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The federal government has declared the 2026 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix a significant event, regulating radiocommunication device use at the venue from 6
6 October 2026
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The Defence Force Discipline (RCDVS Implementation) Transitional Rules 2026 cover military disciplinary proceedings only. No impact on small businesses.
6 October 2026
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The federal government registered an amendment to Australia's therapeutic goods manufacturing rules on 6 October 2026. Read what is known and where to find deta
6 October 2026
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A new legislative instrument sets prescribed payment dates for the agricultural and veterinary chemical products levy, in force from 9 December 2025 to 2 Octobe
3 October 2026
agriculture
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The Commonwealth has registered a determination authorising a government-to-government funding transfer to states and territories under the Federal Financial Re
2 October 2026
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Pipeline Licence WA-19-PL covering the Jansz-Io to Barrow Island pipeline in Western Australia was varied and gazetted on 2 October 2026.
2 October 2026
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APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Krystal Scott dated 2 October 2026, prohibiting her from acting as a superannuation fund trustee.
2 October 2026
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A notifiable instrument prohibits entry and remaining within Booderee Botanic Gardens in Booderee National Park, in force from 2 October 2026.
2 October 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A formal disqualification notice for Andrew Billiet under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 took effect on 2 October 2026.
2 October 2026
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A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Christopher Grant under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 2 October 2026.
2 October 2026
finance
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The Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2026 came into force on 2 October 2026. Read the full details here.
2 October 2026
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A new federal rule sets notification requirements for shot firers using automatic mutual recognition to work in Tasmania. Registered 2 October 2026.
2 October 2026
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The 2026 Direction sets prescribed levy payment dates and instalment arrangements for agricultural and veterinary chemical products, replacing the 2025 Directio
2 October 2026
agriculture
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Australia's UN sanctions list has been updated as of 2 October 2026. See what this amendment means for businesses dealing with international parties.
2 October 2026
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A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Melanie Grant under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 2 October 2026.
2 October 2026
finance
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New federal regulations amending fixed term contract rules under the Fair Work Regulations 2009 came into force on 2 October 2026. Read what is known.
2 October 2026
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The List of Exempt Native Specimens has been amended to cover the Commonwealth Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery, effective 2 October 2026.
2 October 2026
agriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
A new legislative instrument amends ADF conditions of service across five schedules, covering allowances and training. Effective 2 October 2026.
2 October 2026
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The Aged Care Legislation Amendment (March Indexation and Other Measures) Rules 2026 amends aged care rules across multiple commencement dates from late March 2
2 October 2026
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