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

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Acting Ministerial Arrangements for the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio (July 2026)
A notifiable instrument authorised temporary acting arrangements for ministers in the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio from 6 July to 19 July 2026.
24 August 2026
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Temporary Ministerial Acting Arrangements for Prime Minister and Cabinet and Finance Portfolios (No. 1) 2026
A notifiable instrument authorised temporary acting arrangements for the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Finance portfolios from 6 July to 19 July 2026.
24 August 2026
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Health insurance rules updated for residential care home services
Technical amendments to four Medicare health insurance rules covering allied health, optometry, other medical practitioners, and telehealth. Registered 24 Augus
24 August 2026
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Federal housing and homelessness payments to states and territories formally set for 2024-25
The federal government has formally determined housing, homelessness and housing affordability payments to states and territories for the 2024-25 financial year
24 August 2026
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Australian Education Amendment (2026 Capital Funding Indexation) Regulations 2026
New federal regulations amend how capital funding for schools is indexed under the Australian Education Act 2013, registered on 24 August 2026.
24 August 2026
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Sea Dumping Act Gazette Notice: April to June 2026 Period
A gazette notice listing matters under the Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981 for 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026 has been published.
24 August 2026
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Medicare telehealth rules updated to add chronic condition management phone services
A 2026 federal determination adds chronic condition management phone services to Medicare telehealth general medical services coverage from 24 August 2026.
24 August 2026
healthcare
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ATO passenger movements data-matching program: gazette notice dated 24 August 2026
The ATO has published a gazette notice dated 24 August 2026 announcing a passenger movements data-matching program against tax records.
24 August 2026
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ATO Real Property Transactions Data-Matching Program - Gazette Notice 24 August 2026
The ATO has published a gazette notice dated 24 August 2026 about a data-matching program covering real property transactions. Plain-English summary.
24 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Sarabjit Jholl - 21 August 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Sarabjit Jholl, registered 24 August 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislat
24 August 2026
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Consumer Data Right Data Standards Advisory Committee formally repealed
The federal instrument establishing the Consumer Data Right Data Standards Advisory Committee was repealed on 21 August 2026. Here is what the repeal says.
23 August 2026
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Therapeutic Goods (Medicines - Foreign Countries) Determination 2026
A new federal rule lists foreign countries recognised for medicines regulation in Australia, replacing the 2016 determination. Registered 19 August 2026.
21 August 2026
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NT Trepang, Mud Crab and Spanish Mackerel Fisheries Added to Exempt Native Specimens List
Three Northern Territory fisheries are now listed as exempt native specimens under the EPBC Act, affecting export permit requirements. Registered 20 August 2026
21 August 2026
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Minister Powers (Authority to Exercise Powers Relating to the Making of Treasury Portfolio Instruments) Authorisation (No. 6) 2026
A notifiable instrument registered on 20 August 2026 authorises a minister to exercise powers relating to Treasury Portfolio instruments under the Acts Interpre
21 August 2026
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Biosecurity (Reportable Biosecurity Incidents) Determination 2026: What the New Rules Cover
The Biosecurity (Reportable Biosecurity Incidents) Determination 2026 came into force on 20 August 2026, replacing the 2016 rules. Key changes explained.
21 August 2026
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Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department Reappointed in 2026
The Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department was formally reappointed on 20 August 2026 under the Public Service Act 1999. No impact on small business.
21 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Bradley Oswald - 20 August 2026
A formal disqualification notice has been registered against Bradley Oswald under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 on 20 August 2026.
21 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Kim Bradford - 20 August 2026
A formal disqualification notice dated 20 August 2026 prohibits Kim Bradford from acting as a trustee or manager of a superannuation fund under Australian law.
21 August 2026
finance
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Notice of Disqualification – Louis Kpossou – 20 August 2026
A formal disqualification notice dated 20 August 2026 prohibits Louis Kpossou from acting as a superannuation fund trustee, investment manager, or custodian.
21 August 2026
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Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) By-Laws 2026: What the new rules cover
The Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) By-Laws 2026 commenced on 20 August 2026, replacing the 2016 by-laws. Key topics covered explained.
21 August 2026
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