Australian Regulatory Updates

The Victorian Giant Crab Fishery has been added to the List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001, effective 25 August 2026, removing individual export per

Naleen Singh has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 25 August 2026. Details of the notice.

A formal prohibition on entering and remaining within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is in force, registered on 25 August 2026. Key details for businesses.

The federal government has amended biosecurity rules for the Port of Melbourne as a first point of entry. Determination signed 25 August 2026.

The Australian Taxation Office issued a Notice of Rulings dated 26 August 2026 under the Taxation Administration Act 1953. Details of what is covered.

The Federal Government has published a Gazette notice dated 26 August 2026 confirming that Petroleum Retention Lease T/RL4 has expired.

A new federal direction sets out which Medicare benefits are payable for professional services delivered under the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive progr

A notice registered on 26 August 2026 amends or suspends parts of the heavy vehicle road network maps that determine permitted travel routes.

The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards registration fees rules have been amended, effective 26 August 2026. Find out what the WELS scheme covers.

The petroleum retention lease T/RL4 has been revoked, effective 26 August 2026, under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.

The federal government has varied the self-insurance licence held by Optus Administration Pty Limited under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988

A new notice registered 26 August 2026 declares Emerald Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing an earlier notice.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Catarina Colaciello under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 26 August 2026.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Mario Pantoja under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 26 August 2026.

A new declaration dated 26 August 2026 designates the Port of Abbot Point in Queensland as a security regulated port under federal maritime legislation.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Ramnyl De La Cruz dated 26 August 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

A new exemption instrument registered 26 August 2026 allows certain people in airport secure areas to be excused from visibly displaying their ASIC.

The Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026 sets up a national framework regulating large-scale cash distribution in Australia. Key facts for businesses.

The Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026 amends four federal laws from 26 August 2026. Read what the Act covers and where to find the full details.

The Remuneration Tribunal has issued its 2026 Official Travel Determination, registered 26 August 2026, setting travel allowance rates for Commonwealth office h