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ASIC Corporations (Amendment and Repeal) Instrument 2026/675
ASIC registered a new corporations instrument on 20 August 2026. Full details of what it amends or repeals are in the instrument text.
21 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Tolufitu Tusitala - 20 August 2026
A formal disqualification notice against Tolufitu Tusitala has been registered on 20 August 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 August 2026
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Defence (Individual Benefits) Determination (No. 9) 2026
The Defence (Individual Benefits) Determination (No. 9) 2026 came into force on 20 August 2026, covering benefits for Defence personnel only.
21 August 2026
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Six South Australian ports declared security regulated under maritime law
Six South Australian ports are formally declared security regulated ports under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 from 20 August
21 August 2026
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MRL Standard for Agricultural Chemical Residues Amended - August 2026
The MRL Standard for agricultural and veterinary chemical product residues in food and produce was amended on 20 August 2026. Details of the changes inside.
21 August 2026
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ASIC Appoints Associate Member to External Reporting Australia Governing Council
ASIC has formally appointed an associate member to the External Reporting Australia Governing Council. The notifiable instrument was registered on 21 August 202
21 August 2026
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NDIS Amendment Act 2026: What the Securing the NDIS for Future Generations Changes Cover
The NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026 received royal assent on 20 August 2026. Key changes across five schedules explained.
21 August 2026
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National Emergency Medal Regulations 2011 Amended - In Force August 2026
The National Emergency Medal Regulations 2011 have been amended, with the updated version in force as of 21 August 2026. Details of changes not specified.
21 August 2026
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Environment Protection Reform (August Commencements) Transitional Rules 2026
Transitional rules under the Environment Protection Reform Act 2025 commenced 21 August 2026, covering changeover of environmental protection arrangements.
21 August 2026
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National Environmental Standard (Matters of National Environmental Significance) 2026 registered
A new federal environmental standard was registered and came into force on 20 August 2026 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 199
21 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Teresa Celine Coyne - 20 August 2026
A Notice of Disqualification relating to Teresa Celine Coyne has been published on the Federal Register of Legislation, dated 20 August 2026.
21 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – John Coyne – 20 August 2026
APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against John Coyne dated 20 August 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 August 2026
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Social Security (Deeming Threshold Rates) Determination (No. 2) 2026
A new federal determination on social security deeming threshold rates was registered on 21 August 2026. Here is what the instrument covers.
21 August 2026
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Census and Statistics Regulations 2026 registered on Federal Register of Legislation
The Census and Statistics Regulations 2026 have been registered and listed as in force as of 21 August 2026. Full details are available at legislation.gov.au.
21 August 2026
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National Environmental Standard (Environmental Offsets) 2026
A new federal legislative instrument on environmental offsets was registered and is in force as of 21 August 2026. Read what is known and where to find the full
21 August 2026
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EPBC Act Regulations Amended: 2026 Measures No. 1 Registered
New regulations amending the EPBC Act regulations have been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation, with an effective date of 21 August 2026.
21 August 2026
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CASA repeals Airworthiness Directive AD/AMD 50/30 Amdt 1
CASA instrument ADCX 002/26 repeals Airworthiness Directive AD/AMD 50/30 Amdt 1, registered on the Federal Register of Legislation, effective 21 August 2026.
21 August 2026
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National Environmental Protection Agency Rules 2026: Decision Registration Requirements
The National Environmental Protection Agency Rules 2026 set out which environmental law decisions must be registered and what details are recorded. In force 21
21 August 2026
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Financial Reporting Council: New Member and Chair Appointments (No. 2) 2026
A federal notifiable instrument appointing members and a chair to the Financial Reporting Council was registered on 21 August 2026 and is currently in force.
21 August 2026
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Notice of Disqualification - Meagan Elyse Busk - 18 August 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Meagan Elyse Busk, registered 19 August 2026 on the Federal Register of Legis
19 August 2026
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