Australian Regulatory Updates

A new determination sets the interest rate for lump sum payments under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act, effective 23 September 2026.

A federal direction on Medicare benefits for professional services in rural and remote Western Australia was in force from 27 March 2026 to 18 September 2026.

A certificate dated 22 September 2026 defers the automatic expiry of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes - Horticulture) Regulations.

A federal notice authorising temporary acting ministerial arrangements for the Home Affairs Portfolio, in force 22 September 2026 to 4 October 2026.

A ministerial decision following a Pharmaceutical Services Federal Committee of Inquiry report was registered on 22 September 2026 under the National Health Act

The Industry Research and Development (Free Access to Australian Standards Program) Instrument 2026 came into force on 22 September 2026. Key facts for business

A new notice registered on 22 September 2026 modifies or suspends heavy vehicle network map routes or load limits. Details of affected roads are in the full not

The Australian Government has granted a carrier licence to 10Radio Pty Ltd, gazetted on 22 September 2026. Details on licence conditions are not specified.

A new federal rule amending the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard came into force on 22 September 2026. Plain-English summary of what is known.

The federal government has passed Act No. 89 of 2026, amending the Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Act 2014, commencing 18 September 2026.

SafeWork NSW has launched a free Psychosocial Advisory Service. From 1 July 2026, codes of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 are legally bindin

A new notice registered 22 September 2026 declares Perth Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing an earlier notice.

The Attorney-General's Department has deferred the automatic expiry of certain treatment-related legislative instruments. Registered 22 September 2026.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published EPBC Act Part 7-9 decisions for 3 August to 9 August 2026.

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the Status of Forces Agreement with Fiji entered into force on 22 September 2026 via a formal notice.

A certificate registered on 22 September 2026 delays the automatic expiry of the Parliamentary Injury Compensation Scheme Instrument under the Legislation Act 2

A new federal rule sets eligibility, approval criteria and conditions for authorised nurse prescribers. In force 21 September 2026.

Australia's Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers Act 2026 (No. 88) commenced 18 September 2026, amending the 2024 Special Account Act.

A gazette notice lists EPBC Act Parts 7-9 decisions for 10-16 August 2026, registered 21 September 2026. See the full document for specific decisions.

A legislative instrument dated 21 September 2026 amends prescribing rules under the Veterans' Affairs Pharmaceutical Benefits Schemes.