Regulatory updates from Federal Register of Legislation explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.
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The Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Act 2026 became law on 28 September 2026, amending the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Act 1975.
30 September 2026
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The Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation No. 2) Act 2026 became law on 28 September 2026, amending defence and veterans legislation across five a
30 September 2026
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The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Rulings dated 30 September 2026. Read the full rulings at the official source.
30 September 2026
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The Department of Defence has formally appointed a Chief Judge Advocate under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982, recorded on the Federal Register of Legisla
30 September 2026
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A new federal instrument registered 30 September 2026 sets out designated vaccines under the National Immunisation Program, replacing the 2014 determination.
30 September 2026
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Act No. 92 of 2026 received Royal Assent on 30 September 2026 and is published on the Federal Register of Legislation. Details of coverage are not specified.
30 September 2026
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A gazette notice records a variation to a preserved licence held by Bis Industries Limited, registered on 30 September 2026 as Notice No 56 of 2026.
30 September 2026
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Act Numbers 93 and 94 of 2026 received Royal Assent on 30 September 2026. Details on the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au.
30 September 2026
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The federal government has updated minimum stockholding requirements for medicines and health products under the National Health Act 1953, effective 1 October 2
30 September 2026
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The federal government has updated PBS listing rules via an instrument registered 30 September 2026, amending the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Ben
30 September 2026
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A legislative instrument dated 30 September 2026 amends the rules for efficient funding of chemotherapy under a special arrangement. Details of what changed are
30 September 2026
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The federal government has updated PBS early supply rules for pharmacists. The amendment was registered on 30 September 2026 under the National Health Act 1953.
30 September 2026
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A technical amendment to PBS pharmacy payment rules is now in force. Details of the 2026 No. 9 determination and what it amends in PB 114 of 2019.
30 September 2026
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A formal notice confirms the disqualification of Joseph Caiafa under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 30 September 2026.
30 September 2026
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Australia's conventional diesel fuel quality standards have been amended by a new federal determination registered on 30 September 2026. Read the plain-English
30 September 2026
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Australia's petrol fuel quality standards have been formally amended under F2026L01341, registered on 30 September 2026 under the Fuel Quality Standards Act 200
30 September 2026
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The federal government has registered an amendment to the Highly Specialised Drugs Program rules. The instrument was registered on 30 September 2026.
30 September 2026
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A notifiable instrument dated 30 September 2026 sets out which pharmaceutical benefits are excluded from active ingredient prescribing rules.
30 September 2026
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A plain-English summary of the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Minor Changes) Regulations 2026, covering flight crew licensing, restricted category aircra
30 September 2026
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The NDIS Support Determination 2026 sets rules for reducing funding amounts in the SECP and IDLS support groups, with certain subgroups excluded from reductions
29 September 2026
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