Australian Regulatory Updates

Australia's live sheep export by sea phase-out transition assistance rules were amended from 1 May 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026. Key facts for exporters.

ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/337 came into force 1 May 2026 and was repealed 18 August 2026. Full text available on the Federal Register.

New federal regulations amend the Healthcare Identifiers Regulations 2020, commencing 4 May 2026. Read what is known about Schedule 1 and the regulatory changes

The 2026 regulations amended Commonwealth Places and Crimes (Aviation) rules to include Sydney West Airport. The instrument was repealed on 18 August 2026.

The federal government amended procurement reporting measures under the PGPA Rule 2014. The rule was registered 5 May 2026 and repealed 18 August 2026.

A federal rule amending Medicare benefits for midwife-led management of labour was in force from 5 May 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026.

The federal rules listing vaccines covered under the National Immunisation Program were amended on 6 May 2026 under the National Health Act 1953.

A 2026 amendment updated the rules defining geographic areas and providers under Australia's Statutory Infrastructure Provider broadband scheme.

The federal government amended rules classifying 'relevant companies' under the PGPA Act 2013. Registered 6 May 2026, repealed 18 August 2026.

A technical amendment to the declared hearing services list under the Australian Hearing Services Act 1991. Plain-English summary for small businesses.

Australia updated its UN sanctions list on 7 May 2026, amending the Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Instrument 2022.

A minor technical amendment to Australian coin rules was registered on 8 May 2026 and repealed on 18 August 2026. It is no longer in force.

A federal amendment declaration under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 was registered on 18 August 2026. Details of what changes are limited.

A new federal rule registered on 18 August 2026 establishes the Defence Delivery Agency as a Commonwealth entity under the PGPA framework.

The federal government has created the Defence Delivery Agency Special Account 2026, an internal government financial mechanism with no small business obligatio

The Federal Government has repealed four ministerial rules under the Farm Household Support Act 2014, registered on 18 August 2026.

The Royal Australian Mint has registered its eighth 2026 amendment to the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019, registered 18 August 2026.

The Department of the Treasury has published a Notice of Disqualification relating to Patrick Abell, dated 14 August 2026 and registered 18 August 2026.

The Department of the Treasury issued a formal disqualification notice against Robyn Abell, dated 14 August 2026 and registered 18 August 2026.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Maricris Dionisio, dated 17 August 2026, registered as F2026N00595.