Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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A 2026 regulation amended biosecurity inspection fees charged at the Australian border on imported goods. The regulation is no longer in force.
1 October 2026
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The Attorney-General's Department has gazetted a formal designation of a Territory Central Authority for the ACT, effective 1 October 2026.
1 October 2026
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The Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Act 2026 commenced on 1 October 2026, confirmed by a Commencement Proclamation.
1 October 2026
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ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/772 was registered and came into force on 1 October 2026. Details of what it changes are in the full text.
1 October 2026
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APVMA instrument F2026L01345 varied Schedule 20 food residue limits, was in force 1-6 October 2026, and has now been repealed.
1 October 2026
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A Defence Force instrument revoked the 2020 Chief Judge Advocate appointment under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982, effective 1 October 2026.
1 October 2026
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The Federal Register of Legislation published a notice on 1 October 2026 confirming the renewal of Petroleum Retention Lease WA-19-R.
1 October 2026
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The Federal Register of Legislation published a gazette notice on 1 October 2026 recording the renewal of offshore petroleum retention lease WA-21-R.
1 October 2026
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The Department of Industry, Science and Resources published a gazette notice on 1 October 2026 confirming renewal of Petroleum Retention Lease WA-23-R.
1 October 2026
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The Defence (Individual Benefits) Determination (No. 11) 2026 covers a payment to Defence personnel in place of rent allowance. No impact on small business.
1 October 2026
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A new official notice declares Norfolk Island Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, registered 1 October 2026.
1 October 2026
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The Assistant Treasurer has appointed new members to the Tax Practitioners Board under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009, registered 1 October 2026.
1 October 2026
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The federal government has varied the workers' compensation licence held by Wilson Parking Australia 1992 Pty Ltd, registered 1 October 2026.
1 October 2026
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A federal determination grants Plum Grove Logistics access rights at Geraldton port terminal for bulk wheat, registered 27 June 2025 and running to 30 September
1 October 2026
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The federal government has set a Total Allowable Catch for Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) in the Torres Strait fishery for 2025. Key details inside.
1 October 2026
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A formal determination governs bulk wheat access at CHSB Bulk Terminal Pty Ltd in Geelong from 17 December 2025 until 30 September 2026.
1 October 2026
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The total allowable catch for Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) in the Torres Strait fishery has been amended, registered 13 February 2026, ceasing 30 September 202
1 October 2026
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The Poisons Standard June 2026 sets Australia's scheduling rules for medicines, poisons and controlled drugs, in force from 28 May 2026 to 30 September 2026.
1 October 2026
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A temporary federal rule reduces minimum diesel and gasoline stockholding requirements for fuel suppliers from 1 June 2026 to 30 September 2026 to secure region
1 October 2026
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The Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework) Rules 2026 amend the Digital ID Rules 2024, in force 15 June 2026 and repealed after 30 September 2026.
1 October 2026
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