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National Priorities Pool Program Rules Added to Higher Education Support Guidelines
An amendment registered on 9 April 2026 added National Priorities Pool Program rules to the Higher Education Support (Other Grants) Guidelines 2022.
19 August 2026
education
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Federal rule repeals nuclear medicine imaging services determination
A federal determination repealing an earlier rule on nuclear medicine imaging services came into force on 9 April 2026 and runs to 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
healthcare
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Savanna Fire Management Carbon Credit Rules Amended and Repealed: What the Record Shows
A federal rule amending savanna fire management carbon credit projects was registered on 10 April 2026 and was in force until 18 August 2026 when it was repeale
19 August 2026
agriculture
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Accredited Pathology Laboratories: Standards Rules Amended and Repealed
The federal government amended the approval standards for accredited pathology laboratories on 14 April 2026. The amendment was repealed on 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
healthcare
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Remuneration Tribunal Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2026
A minor amendment to pay and allowances rules for federal public office holders was in force from 15 April 2026 to 18 August 2026, then repealed.
19 August 2026
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Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (Disclosure of Information to Certain Agencies) Instrument 2026
A 2026 legislative instrument amended information disclosure rules under the Higher Education Support (Administration) Guidelines 2022. Now repealed.
19 August 2026
educationprofessional-services
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Victorian Abalone Fishery Added to List of Exempt Native Specimens, April 2026
The List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001 has been amended to cover the Victorian Abalone Fishery, in force 16 April 2026 to 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
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Fuel Quality Standards (Petrol) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2026
A technical amendment to federal petrol fuel quality standards was registered on 17 April 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026. Details of what changed are in Sc
19 August 2026
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Minor and Technical Amendments No. 1) Regulations 2026
Four technical fixes to superannuation, retirement savings and corporations regulations came into force 20 April 2026 and were repealed 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
financeprofessional-services
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Clonidine scarcity rules updated under federal amendment instrument
The federal government has amended clonidine medicine scarcity rules. The instrument was registered 23 April 2026 and expires 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
healthcare
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Nurse practitioners granted PBS prescribing rights for highly specialised drugs under 2026 amendment
A 2026 instrument amended the PBS Highly Specialised Drugs Special Arrangement to allow nurse practitioners to prescribe certain drugs. Now repealed.
19 August 2026
healthcare
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Amendment to Pericarditis Statement of Principles for Veterans' Claims (No. 39 of 2026)
A registered amendment to the Statement of Principles concerning pericarditis under the Balance of Probabilities standard for veterans' compensation claims.
19 August 2026
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Statement of Principles: Myocarditis (Balance of Probabilities) Amendment No. 40 of 2026
Amendment to the Statement of Principles concerning myocarditis (Balance of Probabilities) No. 40 of 2026, registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.
19 August 2026
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Export Control (Wood and Woodchips) Rules amended from 28 April 2026
The Export Control (Wood and Woodchips) Rules 2021 were amended from 28 April 2026, covering prescribed goods classification and licence application periods.
19 August 2026
agriculture
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CASA EX17/26: Flight Operations Key Personnel Exemption Instrument 2026
CASA registered exemption instrument F2026L00464 on 28 April 2026, amending EX68/24 and EX72/24. In force until 18 August 2026, then repealed.
19 August 2026
transport
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Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2026 Royal Australian Mint No. 3) Determination 2026
The Australian government has amended coin regulations under the Currency Act 1965, registered 29 April 2026. No action is required from small businesses.
19 August 2026
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National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Amendment Determination (No. 4) 2026
A technical amendment to PBS medicine prices and special patient contributions was registered on 29 April 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026.
19 August 2026
healthcare
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PBS pricing rules amended: National Health determination updated for April to August 2026
The federal government amended PBS Commonwealth payment prices and conditions, registered 30 April 2026 and repealed 18 August 2026. Details of what changed are
19 August 2026
healthcare
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PBS Early Supply Rules Updated: May 2026 Amendment
The federal government has updated PBS early supply rules from 30 April 2026 to 18 August 2026. Details of the May Update amendment to the 2026 specification.
19 August 2026
healthcare
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PBS Medicine List Updated: May 2026 Amendment
The PBS medicine list has been updated for May 2026 under the National Health Act 1953. Learn what changed and where to find the full instrument.
19 August 2026
healthcare