Australian Regulatory Updates

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.

A formal notice confirms the disqualification of Joseph Caiafa under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 30 September 2026.

Australia's conventional diesel fuel quality standards have been amended by a new federal determination registered on 30 September 2026. Read the plain-English

Australia's petrol fuel quality standards have been formally amended under F2026L01341, registered on 30 September 2026 under the Fuel Quality Standards Act 200

The federal government has registered an amendment to the Highly Specialised Drugs Program rules. The instrument was registered on 30 September 2026.

ASIC Information Sheet 217 explains a licensing exemption for operators of small, low-volume financial markets under Instrument 2026/756.

ATO Product Ruling PR 2026/19 sets out income tax consequences for Australian residents holding the Swiss Sure Unit-Linked Life Insurance Global policy.

ATO Product Ruling PR 2026/20 sets out the income tax and CGT treatment of St. James's Place FAB and PAB bonds for Australian residents.

ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/69 confirms EROAD's FTC Report can be used as a fuel tax credit record, with conditions, for taxable fuel acquired 1 July 2026 to 30 Ju

The ATO has confirmed via Class Ruling CR 2026/70 that Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship payments are exempt from income tax for eligible full-time students.

The ATO has issued CR 2026/71 confirming SmarTrak's PoolCar booking system reports can satisfy FBT record-keeping requirements under the operating cost method.

ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/72 covers the tax treatment for Australian residents who exchanged Nova Minerals shares for NMC CDIs on 16 June 2026.

A notifiable instrument dated 30 September 2026 sets out which pharmaceutical benefits are excluded from active ingredient prescribing rules.

A plain-English summary of the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Minor Changes) Regulations 2026, covering flight crew licensing, restricted category aircra

Katie Armstrong was fined $500 and ordered to pay costs after 4 charges under Australian Consumer Law for wrongly accepting payment and failing to supply.

The NSW Strata and Property Taskforce offers free mediation for apartment disputes in NSW, backed by $8.4 million in funding. Key facts for strata owners.

SafeWork NSW visited Broken Hill in September 2026 to inspect workplaces and provide guidance on lead exposure obligations for local businesses and mines.

The NDIS Support Determination 2026 sets rules for reducing funding amounts in the SECP and IDLS support groups, with certain subgroups excluded from reductions

A new federal legislative instrument covering NDIS high support needs participants came into force on 29 September 2026. Key facts for providers.

The federal government has granted Ampol Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd an exemption from cash acceptance rules applying to diesel stops, effective 29 September 20