Australian Regulatory Updates

A Victorian truck driver was ordered to repay $200,686 after pleading guilty to obtaining financial advantage by deception while claiming workers compensation.

Australia has updated its Russia and Ukraine sanctions list as of 23 September 2026. Find out what changed and where to check the full instrument.

Australia's sanctioned Russian vessels list was updated by an amendment registered on 23 September 2026. Find out what changed and where to check the full list.

A new instrument specifies approved funding entities for complying entrepreneur activity under migration rules, replacing an earlier 2016 specification from 24

A new instrument defines which activities are excluded from counting as a complying entrepreneur activity for migration purposes, registered 24 September 2026.

A new instrument specifying recognised fields of education for migration purposes commenced on 24 September 2026, repealing the 2016 specification.

A gazette notice dated 24 September 2026 confirms Act Nos 87 to 91 of 2026 have received royal assent. No titles or subject matter are specified.

ASIC has registered a new instrument on exemptions for documents used in financial product advice, in force 24 September 2026. Plain-English summary.

The Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 8) 2026 came into force on 24 September 2026 under the Private Health Insurance Act 2007.

ASIC has registered the Horse Schemes Instrument 2026/723 under the Corporations Act 2001, with a registration number of F2026L01283.

ASIC registered the Disclosure in Dollars Instrument 2026/719 on 24 September 2026 under the Corporations Act 2001. Read what it means for your business.

ASIC has registered the Client Money - Cash Common Funds Instrument 2026/727, authorised under the Corporations Act 2001, effective 24 September 2026.

A notice requiring certain broadcasting licence holders to apply for renewal under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 was registered on 24 September 2026.

A 2026 legislative instrument under the Migration Regulations 1994 lists visa types that prevent a person lodging a student visa application while in Australia.

A notifiable instrument under the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 was registered on 24 September 2026. Plain-English summary of what is known.

ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering Attribution Managed Investment Trusts, in force 24 September 2026. Details of obligations are limited.

The federal government registered an instrument on 24 September 2026 establishing the Accelerating Electric Vehicle Charging Program under the Industry Research

ASIC has registered a new instrument relating to school enrolment deposits under the Corporations Act 2001, effective 24 September 2026.

A new federal biosecurity instrument regulating movements between parts of Australian territory came into force on 24 September 2026. Key details explained.

A technical update repeals one biosecurity declaration and amends five goods determinations for Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Norfolk Island and Torres Strai