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

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Notice of Disqualification – Nicholas Clark – 18 August 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Nicholas Clark, registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 19 August 20
19 August 2026
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List of Threatened Species Amendment (435) Instrument 2026
The federal government has updated the official list of threatened species under the EPBC Act 1999 through Amendment 435, registered 19 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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Banking Exemption No. 1 of 2026 - Religious Charitable Development Funds
The federal government has issued Banking Exemption No. 1 of 2026, in force 19 August 2026, covering religious charitable development funds.
19 August 2026
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Excise (Concessional Spirit Approvals) Guidelines 2026
New federal guidelines for concessional spirit approvals under the Excise Act 1901 took effect on 19 August 2026, replacing the 2016 guidelines.
19 August 2026
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Bass Strait Network facilities removed from security regulated offshore facilities list
A notice dated 19 August 2026 revokes the security regulated offshore facilities status for the Bass Strait Network under federal maritime security law.
19 August 2026
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ATO Notice of Rulings 19 August 2026
The Australian Taxation Office issued a Notice of Rulings dated 19 August 2026 under the Taxation Administration Act 1953. Details of rulings inside.
19 August 2026
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July 2026 Australian Postal Corporation Price Notification
Australia Post lodged a price notification on 19 August 2026. Read what this means for businesses that rely on postal services.
19 August 2026
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Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations) 2026: what the new rules cover
Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations) 2026 replaces the 2016 version and sets rules for helicopter operations on vessels from 19 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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PBS Exempt Items List Amended Under Section 84AH - March 2026
A minor amendment to the PBS exempt items list under Section 84AH of the National Health Act 1953 commenced 31 March 2026 and was repealed 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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PBS Chemotherapy Funding Rules Updated: April 2026 Amendment
The federal rules governing PBS-funded chemotherapy were amended on 31 March 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026. Plain-English summary of the instrument.
19 August 2026
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ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/246
ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/246 was in force from 31 March 2026 to 18 August 2026, made under the Corporations Act 2001.
19 August 2026
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PBS Medicine List Updated: April 2026 Amendment
The PBS medicine listing has been updated from 31 March 2026. Learn what changed and how to check the official Federal Register of Legislation.
19 August 2026
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National Health (Prescriber Bag Supplies) Amendment (April Update) Determination 2026
A minor amendment to prescriber bag supplies rules under the National Health Act 1953 was registered on 31 March 2026. Details for health practitioners.
19 August 2026
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National Health (IVF Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (April Update) Instrument 2026
The April 2026 amendment to the IVF Program Special Arrangement was in force from 31 March 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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Growth Hormone Program rules amended from March 2026
The federal rules governing the Growth Hormone Program were amended from 31 March 2026 until repeal on 18 August 2026. Details of the changes here.
19 August 2026
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PBS pricing rules amended: National Health Determination 2026 (No. 3)
The Commonwealth amended PBS medicine pricing and supply conditions from 31 March 2026. The determination was repealed on 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Amendment Determination 2026
The Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Amendment Determination 2026 was registered on 31 March 2026 and was in force until 18 August 2026 when it was repealed.
19 August 2026
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RNA Testing for Hepatitis C Added to Pathologist-Determinable Services Under Medicare
A 2026 federal determination added RNA testing for Hepatitis C to Medicare pathologist-determinable services. The change is now absorbed into the 2025 parent in
19 August 2026
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Defence Conditions of Service Amendment Determination (No. 4) 2026: Remote Location Leave Travel Changes
A Defence determination amended ADF Conditions of Service rules on remote location leave travel and miscellaneous matters, in force 7 April 2026 to 18 August 20
19 August 2026
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Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court Filing Fees Amended in 2026
Filing fees in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court were amended from 8 April 2026 under regulations repealed on 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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