Australian Regulatory Updates

NSW monthly payroll tax due dates and system outages for May and June 2026, including the shifted May deadline and annual return details.

Revenue NSW has opened the 2026 annual payroll tax return. Lodgement is via the Payroll Tax Online portal and the deadline is 28 July 2026.

Revenue NSW has updated payroll tax rates and tools for 2026-27. The first monthly return for July 2026 is due by 7 August 2026.

Revenue NSW has released a new payroll tax calendar and how-to video series to help NSW businesses meet lodgement and payment deadlines.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Lui Stephen Seve under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 11 August 2026.

A formal disqualification notice dated 11 August 2026 prohibits Sam Samina Sia Toevai from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or manager.

The federal government has reappointed a member of the Commonwealth Grants Commission, effective 11 August 2026. No business compliance obligations apply.

A new exemption notice for special purpose heavy vehicles is in force from 11 August 2026 and expires 15 August 2031. Read what the notice covers.

Federal regulations setting the levy on medical devices and human tissue products in private health insurance were updated and registered on 11 August 2026.

A new Australian rule sets how New Zealand wine producers convert foreign currency when calculating their Wine Equalisation Tax producer rebate, from 11 August

A new federal exemption notice covers special purpose vehicles up to 40 tonnes under National Class 1 permits, commencing 16 August 2026 and expiring 15 August

The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Michael Downes, dated 11 August 2026, recorded on the Federal Register of Legisla

A Queensland man was convicted and fined $8,000 for doing building work without a QBCC licence. Details of the case and licence-checking steps.

QBCC updates guidance for licensed Pool Safety Inspectors in Queensland, effective June 2026, clarifying when a visit triggers statutory obligations.

QBCC fact sheet sets out record-keeping requirements for licensed Pool Safety Inspectors in Queensland, effective May 2026, under the Building Act 1975.

ASIC is consulting on extending eight regulatory instruments due to expire in 2027. Submissions close at 5pm AEST on 8 September 2026.

A liquidator disciplinary committee has publicly reprimanded registered liquidator Simon John Thorn over his appointment as administrator of Premier Energy Reso

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Russell Jones, dated 10 August 2026, registered as F2026N00574.

A federal direction covering Medicare benefits for medical services under Victoria's Single Employer Model Trial was in force from 5 January 2026 to 30 June 202

CASA issued a temporary exemption for ATC licence holders at Ballina Aerodrome from recency and currency requirements, active 17 June to 9 August 2026.