Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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Appropriation Act (No. 5) 2025-2026 authorises Commonwealth government spending from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. No obligations for small businesses.
28 July 2026
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Act No. 50 of 2026 amends the Income Tax Rates Act 1986. Registered 26 June 2026 and currently in force. Details of rate changes are in the full text.
28 July 2026
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The Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026 received royal assent on 26 June 2026, making five major changes to Australian tax law.
28 July 2026
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A notice published 28 July 2026 invites representations on an application to protect a specified area in the Hamersley Range Region, Western Australia.
28 July 2026
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The Department of the Treasury registered a Notice of Withdrawal of Rulings on 28 July 2026. The notice is currently in force on the Federal Register of Legisla
28 July 2026
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A 2026 Defence Trade Controls determination amending military sales program items took effect then was repealed. Details on checking current status.
28 July 2026
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ASIC registered a new instrument on 28 July 2026 approving official forms for substantial holding notices lodged by investors with 5% or more in listed companie
28 July 2026
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Fair Work Commission Rules 2024 amended by 2026 Measures No. 1, covering enterprise agreement approval applications and transitional provisions.
27 July 2026
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The Remuneration Tribunal has declared the principal executive office employing body arrangements for Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd, registered 27 Jul
27 July 2026
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A 2025 federal instrument amended customs rules for goods brought in by Fiji military personnel visiting Australia. The instrument is now repealed.
27 July 2026
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A new determination under the Currency Act 1965 authorises specific Perth Mint coins from 27 June 2025 until 27 October 2025. No business action required.
27 July 2026
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A federal direction on Medicare benefits for medical services under Tasmania's Single Employer Model Trial was in force from 9 February 2026 to 30 June 2026 and
27 July 2026
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A notifiable instrument under the Health Insurance Act 1973 covering Medicare benefits for medical services in the SA Single Employer Model Trial.
27 July 2026
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A federal direction dated 24 July 2026 sets out which Medicare benefits are payable for medical services performed under the SA Single Employer Model Trial.
27 July 2026
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A formal direction on Medicare benefits payable for medical services under the Tasmanian Single Employer Model Trial, registered as F2026N00542.
27 July 2026
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The Public Works Committee (Repetitive Works) Notice 2026, dated 27 July 2026, has been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. Details inside.
27 July 2026
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The federal government has registered a variation to Virgin Australia Airlines' licence under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 on 27 July 20
27 July 2026
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A new national exemption notice for Class 1 agricultural vehicles and combinations was registered on 27 July 2026 and commences on 14 August 2026.
27 July 2026
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The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Praxedes Cueto, dated 27 July 2026, registered on the Federal Register of Leg
27 July 2026
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The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Anthony Schmid, dated 27 July 2026, registered on the Federal Register of Legisla
27 July 2026
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