Federal Register of Legislation

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

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Active Ingredient Prescribing Exclusions: October 2026 Instrument Registered
A notifiable instrument dated 30 September 2026 sets out which pharmaceutical benefits are excluded from active ingredient prescribing rules.
30 September 2026
healthcare
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Civil Aviation Minor Changes Regulations 2026: What Changed for Licences and Certificates
A plain-English summary of the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Minor Changes) Regulations 2026, covering flight crew licensing, restricted category aircra
30 September 2026
transport
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NDIS Support Determination 2026: Funding Reductions for SECP and IDLS Groups
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
healthcare
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NDIS High Support Needs Participants Determination 2026 Registered
A new federal legislative instrument covering NDIS high support needs participants came into force on 29 September 2026. Key facts for providers.
29 September 2026
healthcare
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Ampol granted exemption from cash acceptance rules at diesel stops
The federal government has granted Ampol Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd an exemption from cash acceptance rules applying to diesel stops, effective 29 September 20
29 September 2026
transportretail
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Ampol U-GO No. 2 granted exemption from Cash Acceptance Industry Code
The federal government granted Ampol Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd an exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code for U-GO No. 2 operations from 29 September
29 September 2026
retailtransport
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New Australian coin specifications added under 2026 Royal Australian Mint Determination No. 10
The federal government has registered a new determination adding Australian coin specifications to the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019, registere
29 September 2026
retailfinance
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National Health (Originator Brand) Amendment Determination (October Update) 2026
The originator brand medicines determination under the National Health Act 1953 was amended and registered on 29 September 2026. Details of the PBS changes.
29 September 2026
healthcare
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PBS-Exempt Items List Amended Under Section 84AH - September 2026
The National Health PBS-Exempt Items Determination has been amended. Registered 29 September 2026, it changes the Section 84AH exempt items list.
29 September 2026
healthcare
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Public and Educational Lending Rights Scheme 2026: What Authors and Publishers Need to Know
The Public and Educational Lending Rights Scheme 2026 commenced 29 September 2026, replacing older instruments. Key details on claims, payments, and transitiona
29 September 2026
education
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National Health pricing and patient contribution amendment registered (No. 9) 2026
A new rule registered on 29 September 2026 amends medicine pricing and special patient contribution amounts under the National Health Act.
29 September 2026
healthcare
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Public Service Medal Determination 2023
The Public Service Medal Determination 2023 is a Prerogative Instrument listed as in force on the Federal Register of Legislation. Details inside.
29 September 2026
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Notice of Disqualification – Mark Weis – 29 September 2026
The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Disqualification against Mark Weis, dated 29 September 2026, administered by the Department of the
29 September 2026
financeprofessional-services
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Woomera Prohibited Area Green Zone Exclusion Period: 26 October 2026 to 29 November 2026
A Defence determination set an exclusion period for the Woomera Prohibited Area Green Zone from 26 October to 29 November 2026. Details for businesses.
29 September 2026
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Pharmacists allowed to substitute medicines without prescription during shortages - Amendment No.2 2026
A new federal rule under the National Health Act 1953 allows pharmacists to substitute medicines without a prescription during medicine shortages, from 29 Septe
29 September 2026
healthcare
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CASA EX84/26: DAMP Implementation Information Exemption 2026
CASA has registered exemption EX84/26 relating to Drug and Alcohol Management Plan information requirements, in force 29 September 2026.
29 September 2026
transport
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Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code amended to align with updated labelling standards
A technical amendment to the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code was registered on 29 September 2026, aligning it with updated Standards for Labelling of therape
29 September 2026
healthcareretailprofessional-services
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Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment activated for Nepal Flash Floods
A federal determination commencing 25 September 2026 activates the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment for those affected by the Nepal Flash Floods.
29 September 2026
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EPBC Act Part 7-9 decisions published for 24 August 2026 to 30 August 2026
A gazette notice lists federal EPBC Act Part 7-9 decisions for 24–30 August 2026, registered 29 September 2026. Find out what was published and how to check.
29 September 2026
constructionagriculturetransport
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Defence Conditions of Service updated to reflect Defence Regulations 2026
Defence Determination No. 16 2026 updates references in Defence Determination 2016/19 to align with the Defence Regulations 2026. Registered 29 September 2026.
29 September 2026
professional-services