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Defence Determination Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 11) 2025: Premature Birth Leave and Miscellaneous Changes
Defence Determination Amendment No. 11 2025 updates ADF conditions of service covering premature birth leave and miscellaneous amendments, registered 11 July 20
21 July 2026
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Defence pay structure updated for ADF cyber warfare officers
A new Defence Determination updates pay increment rules for Australian Defence Force cyber warfare officers, effective 25 July 2025 until 14 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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Defence Determination: Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 13) 2025
A Defence Department determination registered 8 August 2025 amended ADF conditions of service across six areas, including leave, allowances and travel.
21 July 2026
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Defence Conditions of Service Amendment (No. 14) 2025 - Not Applicable to Small Business
This Defence Department determination amended ADF personnel conditions of service. It has no application to civilian small businesses or their employees.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Stephanie Hill - 10 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Stephanie Hill under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Celeste Poutini-Waara - 5 June 2026
A formal disqualification notice under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 has been issued against Celeste Poutini-Waara, dated 5 June 2026.
21 July 2026
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Defence Determination Repeals Spent Service Condition Rules - No Relevance to Small Business
A Defence Department notice repeals outdated defence force service condition rules. It applies only to internal ADF administration, not small businesses.
21 July 2026
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Royal assent confirmed for Act Nos 61 to 65 of 2026
A gazette notice dated 14 July 2026 confirms Act Numbers 61 to 65 of 2026 received royal assent. Titles and subject matter are not listed in the notice.
21 July 2026
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Papua New Guinea - Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (Pukpuk Treaty) Enters Into Force
The Papua New Guinea - Australia Mutual Defence Treaty, known as the Pukpuk Treaty, entered into force on 14 July 2026. Registered as F2026N00505.
21 July 2026
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Bonney Energy Group Pty Ltd granted exemption from Cash Acceptance Industry Code
The federal government has granted Bonney Energy Group Pty Ltd a formal exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code, registered 14 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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Federal general purpose financial assistance payment to states and territories for 2026-27
A federal determination registered 14 July 2026 sets out the first general purpose financial assistance payment to states and territories for 2026-27.
21 July 2026
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Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank authorised to carry on banking business in Australia
The Australian government has granted Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. authority to carry on banking business in Australia, effective 14 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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Gazette Notice: Application to Vary Pipeline Licence WA-9-PL (WKWKN5)
A gazette notice published 14 July 2026 announces an application to vary Pipeline Licence WA-9-PL under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 20
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Liliana Ianni - 13 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Liliana Ianni under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Sandrino Ianni - 13 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a disqualification notice against Sandrino Ianni under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 13 Ju
21 July 2026
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MRL Standard Amendment No. 3 of 2026 Registered Then Repealed Within One Day
A 2026 amendment to the Maximum Residue Limits Standard was registered on 14 July 2026 and repealed on 15 July 2026. It is no longer in force.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification: Jendy Yamin - 14 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Jendy Yamin, dated 14 July 2026, recorded on the Federal Register of Legislation.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Martin Odisho - 14 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Martin Odisho under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Iqbal Fauzan – 14 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Iqbal Fauzan, dated 14 July 2026, registered on the Federal Register of Legislati
21 July 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Marlen Potres - 14 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Marlen Potres dated 14 July 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervisi
21 July 2026
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