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Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.

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List of Exempt Native Specimens Updated for Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery
A Commonwealth notice updates the exempt native specimens list for the Heard Island and McDonald Islands fishery, effective 20 July 2026.
21 July 2026
agriculture
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Excise (Volume of Liquid Fuels - Temperature and Pressure Correction) Determination 2026
A new federal rule registered on 20 July 2026 sets out how to correct liquid fuel volumes for temperature and pressure when calculating excise.
21 July 2026
transport
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Excise (Mass of CNG) Determination 2026: New rules for calculating compressed natural gas mass
A new federal rule sets approved methods for calculating compressed natural gas mass for excise purposes, in force 20 July 2026, replacing the 2016 determinatio
21 July 2026
transport
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Fisheries Management (E-monitoring SESSF) Amendment Direction No. 1 of 2026 - No Longer in Force
A 2026 amendment direction on e-monitoring in the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery was registered then later ceased to be in force.
21 July 2026
agriculture
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Variation to Licence Area Plan - Horsham Radio - 2026 (No.1)
A variation to the Horsham Radio Licence Area Plan was in force from 20 July 2026 to 12 October 2026 and has since been repealed.
21 July 2026
professional-services
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Notice of Variation of Licence - CSL Limited (No 48 of 2026)
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations published a notice on 20 July 2026 varying a licence held by CSL Limited.
21 July 2026
professional-serviceshealthcare
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Notice of Disqualification - Charlene Fuchs - 20 July 2026
A formal disqualification notice against Charlene Fuchs was registered on 20 July 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
finance
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Notice of Disqualification - Jonathan Fuchs - 20 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Jonathan Fuchs under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
finance
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Notice of Confirmation of Disqualification – Michael Heaton-Harris - 17 July 2026
The disqualification of Michael Heaton-Harris under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 was confirmed effective 17 July 2026.
21 July 2026
finance
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Governor-General Absence Proclamation - 18 July 2026
A routine constitutional gazette notice recording the Governor-General's absence from Australia on 18 July 2026. No impact on small business obligations.
21 July 2026
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Housing Australia Investment Mandate Amendment (2026 Measures No. 4) Direction 2026
A brief overview of the Housing Australia Investment Mandate Amendment (2026 Measures No. 4) Direction 2026, registered 17 July 2026 and now repealed.
21 July 2026
finance
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Excise (Volume of LPG – Temperature and Pressure Correction) Determination 2026
A new federal rule registered on 17 July 2026 sets out how to correct LPG volume for temperature and pressure when calculating excise duty.
21 July 2026
transportretailtrades
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Excise (Volume - Captive Use Recycled Oil) Determination 2026
A new federal rule registered on 17 July 2026 sets out how to calculate recycled oil volume for excise purposes in captive use arrangements.
21 July 2026
transporttradesconstruction
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Annual applicant limits set for Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian visas
A new legislative instrument dated 17 July 2026 sets annual limits on Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian visa applications in Australia.
21 July 2026
professional-services
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Commonwealth priorities for Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian visas updated
A new instrument registered on 17 July 2026 specifies Commonwealth priorities for Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian visas under the Community Support Pro
21 July 2026
professional-services
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PBS Medicines: Ministerial Discretion on August 2026 First New Brand Price Reductions
A new determination dated 17 July 2026 sets out a Ministerial decision on PBS statutory price reductions for first new brand medicines in August 2026.
21 July 2026
healthcare
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Update to Education Standards for Financial Advisers Takes Effect
A 2026 amendment updates the standard listing degrees and courses that meet education requirements for financial advisers, effective 16 July 2026.
21 July 2026
financeprofessional-services
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Fuel Tax (Fuel Blends) Determination 2026: What It Covers
The Fuel Tax (Fuel Blends) Determination 2026 was registered on 16 July 2026, repealing the 2016 version. Learn what it covers for fuel tax purposes.
21 July 2026
transporttradesagriculture
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Townsville Airport declared security controlled airport under new 2026 notice
A new notice registered on 16 July 2026 declares Townsville Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing a 2022 notice.
21 July 2026
transportretailhospitality
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Data Matching Program Notice: Services Australia and Partnered Health Pty Ltd June 2026 Data Breach
Services Australia and the Department of Social Services have gazetted a data matching program notice relating to the Partnered Health Pty Ltd June 2026 data br
21 July 2026
healthcareprofessional-servicesfinance