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Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registers) Instrument 2026
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registers) Instrument 2026 was registered on 22 July 2026, amended two instruments, and is now repealed.
22 July 2026
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Tasmanian Freshwater Eel Fishery Declared an Approved Wildlife Trade Operation
The Tasmanian Freshwater Eel Fishery has been declared an Approved Wildlife Trade Operation under federal law, effective 22 July 2026.
22 July 2026
agriculture
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Minister Powers Authorisation for Treasury Portfolio Instruments (No. 5) 2026
A notifiable instrument registered on 22 July 2026 authorises a minister to exercise powers relating to Treasury portfolio rules and instruments.
22 July 2026
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Rockhampton Airport security declaration updated – July 2026
A new notice registered on 22 July 2026 declares Rockhampton Airport a security controlled airport and replaces the previous declaration from April 2026.
22 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Andrew Moakes – 22 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Andrew Moakes under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
22 July 2026
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Data Matching Program Notice: Services Australia and Spectrum Medical Imaging November 2024 Data Breach
Services Australia and the Department of Finance have published a data matching notice linked to the Spectrum Medical Imaging November 2024 breach.
22 July 2026
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Family Law Superannuation Regulations Amended: 2026 Measures No. 1
Technical amendments to the Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2025 were registered on 22 July 2026, covering trustee information rules and related provisi
22 July 2026
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Revolut Payments Australia granted authority to carry on banking business
APRA has granted Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd an authority to carry on banking business in Australia, effective 22 July 2026.
22 July 2026
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Federal approval granted for 20%-plus stake in Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd
The federal government approved a party to hold more than 20% ownership in Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd on 21 July 2026 under federal legislation.
22 July 2026
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APRA grants Revolut Australia NOHC Pty Ltd authority as a Non-Operating Holding Company of an ADI
APRA has granted Revolut Australia NOHC Pty Ltd authority to operate as a Non-Operating Holding Company of an Authorised Deposit-taking Institution, registered
22 July 2026
finance
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Data Matching Program Notice - Services Australia and Genea Customers Affected by February 2025 Data Breach
Services Australia and the Department of Finance registered a data matching program notice on 22 July 2026 relating to the Genea data breach of February 2025.
22 July 2026
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Tasmanian Scallop Fishery Exempt Specimens Instrument - Made and Later Repealed
A 2026 federal notice amended exempt native specimen rules for the Tasmanian scallop fishery, took effect 21 July 2026, then was repealed 12 October 2026.
21 July 2026
agriculture
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Tasmanian Scallop Fishery Declared an Approved Wildlife Trade Operation
The Tasmanian Scallop Fishery has been declared an Approved Wildlife Trade Operation under federal environmental law, effective 21 July 2026.
21 July 2026
agriculture
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Pathology Determination Amendment Registered and Later Repealed
A technical amendment to pathology referral rules under the Health Insurance Act 1973 was registered on 21 July 2026 and repealed on 12 October 2026.
21 July 2026
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Banking Exemption No. 2 of 2026 registered on the Federal Register of Legislation
Banking Exemption No. 2 of 2026 (F2026L00983) came into force on 21 July 2026. Read what this legislative instrument covers at legislation.gov.au.
21 July 2026
finance
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Broadcasting Licence Renewal Notice - 17 July 2026
A notice dated 17 July 2026 requires certain broadcasting licence holders to apply for renewal under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Brian Duffield - 20 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Brian Duffield dated 20 July 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervis
21 July 2026
finance
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Notice of Disqualification - Elvin Reyes - 20 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Elvin Reyes under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
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List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (Tasmanian Freshwater Eel Fishery) Instrument, July 2026
Federal instrument amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens for the Tasmanian Freshwater Eel Fishery, commenced 20 July 2026, now no longer in force.
21 July 2026
agriculture
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Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Schedule 20 updated - maximum residue limits variation July 2026
APVMA has updated Schedule 20 of the Food Standards Code, changing maximum residue limits for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food from 14 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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