Australian Regulatory Updates

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

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

The Queensland Revenue Office is closed Monday 5 October 2026 for the King's Birthday public holiday and reopens Tuesday 6 October 2026 from 8.30am.

The federal government has registered a new determination adding Australian coin specifications to the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019, registere

The originator brand medicines determination under the National Health Act 1953 was amended and registered on 29 September 2026. Details of the PBS changes.

The National Health PBS-Exempt Items Determination has been amended. Registered 29 September 2026, it changes the Section 84AH exempt items list.

The Public and Educational Lending Rights Scheme 2026 commenced 29 September 2026, replacing older instruments. Key details on claims, payments, and transitiona

A new rule registered on 29 September 2026 amends medicine pricing and special patient contribution amounts under the National Health Act.

The Public Service Medal Determination 2023 is a Prerogative Instrument listed as in force on the Federal Register of Legislation. Details inside.

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Disqualification against Mark Weis, dated 29 September 2026, administered by the Department of the

A Defence determination set an exclusion period for the Woomera Prohibited Area Green Zone from 26 October to 29 November 2026. Details for businesses.

A new federal rule under the National Health Act 1953 allows pharmacists to substitute medicines without a prescription during medicine shortages, from 29 Septe

CASA has registered exemption EX84/26 relating to Drug and Alcohol Management Plan information requirements, in force 29 September 2026.

A technical amendment to the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code was registered on 29 September 2026, aligning it with updated Standards for Labelling of therape

A federal determination commencing 25 September 2026 activates the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment for those affected by the Nepal Flash Floods.

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.

Defence Determination No. 16 2026 updates references in Defence Determination 2016/19 to align with the Defence Regulations 2026. Registered 29 September 2026.