Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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A new authorisation instrument under the Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022 covers the Australian National University, registered 30 July 2026.
31 July 2026
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A new federal instrument registered on 30 July 2026 sets out grid matching requirements for the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive under the Income Tax Assessmen
31 July 2026
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A new direction dated 30 July 2026 covers Medicare benefits for general practice services under the Primary Health Networks General Practice Incentive Fund.
31 July 2026
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The Federal Register of Legislation published a Gazette notice on 30 July 2026 recording gallantry decorations. No business obligations apply.
31 July 2026
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A new federal exemption notice covers Class 3 heavy vehicles under Queensland's Sugar Mass Management Scheme, running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031.
31 July 2026
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A Government Gazette notice on Conspicuous Service Decorations registered 30 July 2026. This notice contains no small business compliance obligations.
31 July 2026
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The Australian government has granted a carrier licence to TasmaNet Pty Ltd under the Telecommunications Act 1997, recorded on 30 July 2026.
31 July 2026
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Amendment No. 7 2026 updates the medicines pharmacies must stock under the Minimum Stockholding Determination 2023, effective 1 August 2026.
31 July 2026
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A new federal exemption notice allows additional mass limits for Class 3 heavy vehicles in Queensland, in force 30 July 2026 until 31 July 2031.
31 July 2026
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A new mass exemption notice for Class 3 grain transport in South Australia was registered on 30 July 2026 and expires on 31 July 2026.
31 July 2026
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The federal government has registered a National Recovery Plan for Greater Gliders under the EPBC Act 1999, effective 30 July 2026. Read the plain-English summa
31 July 2026
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The federal government has registered a National Recovery Plan for the Ghost Bat under the EPBC Act 1999, with the instrument coming into force on 30 July 2026.
31 July 2026
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The Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 6) 2026 was registered 30 July 2026, in force to 12 October 2026. Full detail not yet available.
31 July 2026
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A Defence Force rule change on living-in accommodation conditions of service. It applies to ADF members only, not Australian small businesses.
31 July 2026
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Federal rule adding Selpercatinib to a health insurance listing was registered 30 July 2026 and repealed 12 October 2026. Details on the change here.
31 July 2026
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The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Amendment 2026 came into force on 30 July 2026, updating requirements across 34 schedules.
31 July 2026
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A new federal rule sets out which government-related entity transactions are exempt from ATO third-party reporting. In force 30 July 2026.
31 July 2026
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The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Ivan A Ellis under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
31 July 2026
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A new Queensland mass exemption for Class 3 heavy vehicles under the Grain Harvest Management Scheme is registered 30 July 2026 and valid until 31 July 2031.
31 July 2026
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A federal update to the National Health (Originator Brand) Determination 2025 took effect 30 July 2026. Details on what changed are not specified in the record.
31 July 2026
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