Australian Regulatory Updates

The Department of Infrastructure has revoked Nominated Carrier Declaration NCD 182 for Telstra Limited, registered 25 September 2026, under the Telecommunicatio

A new instrument sets out the place, manner, and form for Maritime Crew (Temporary) (Class ZM) Visa applications, effective 25 September 2026.

CASA 40/26 sets rules for flying drones within 3 nautical miles of a controlled aerodrome using a CASA-verified app. In force 25 September 2026.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Emmett Stiernagle under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 25 September 2026.

A new APRA reporting standard determination (No. 11 of 2026) has been registered under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act. Details at legislation.gov

ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering serviced apartment and property rental schemes, in force from 25 September 2026.

ASIC has registered a new instrument covering charitable investment fundraising, in force 25 September 2026. Read what is publicly known here.

An amendment to presumptive liability rules for defence service injuries and diseases took effect on 25 September 2026 under the Military Rehabilitation and Com

A notice amending or suspending heavy vehicle stated maps was registered on 25 September 2026. Read what this means for heavy vehicle network access.

ASIC has formally approved an auditing competency standard under the Corporations Act 2001, with the rule in force from 25 September 2026.

The QBCC Annual Report 2025-26 covers performance from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, including digital licences, a new portal and complaint resolution improvemen

The OAIC opened a formal investigation into Latitude Financial Services in May 2023 and accepted a Representative Complaint in February 2024 over the data breac

NSW Parliament has passed new rental laws requiring standardised applications, banning certain personal questions, and mandating disclosure of AI-altered proper

A licence extension notice for the ACT was registered on 25 September 2026 by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. Details at legislation.gov.a

ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering managed discretionary account services on 25 September 2026 under the Corporations Act 2001.

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations registered a licence extension notice for DHL Express (Australia) Pty Ltd on 25 September 2026.

Queensland licensed builders doing residential work worth $20,000 or more are required to provide the Consumer Building Guide before a contract is signed.

NSW rental laws from 24 September 2026 strengthen protections for domestic violence victim-survivors, with new rules for landlords, agents, and tenancy database

NSW Fair Trading has fined OzCar Pty Ltd and placed licence conditions on the used car dealer following an investigation into illegal sales practices.

The State Revenue Office Victoria has named its 2026-27 payroll tax compliance targets, including wages disclosure, grouping rules and labour hire arrangements.