Australian Regulatory Updates

The Department of the Treasury has issued a disqualification notice against Tracey Louise Browne, registered on 10 August 2026. Reference: F2026N00439.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Scott Alexander Browne, dated 23 June 2026 and registered 10 August 2026.

The NHMRC Regulations 2026 came into force on 10 August 2026, replacing the 2016 regulation and updating consultation notice requirements.

New regulations amend ASIC, Competition and Consumer, and Corporations rules under two schedules commencing August and September 2026. Key facts for businesses.

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Disqualification relating to Anthony Draper, dated 7 August 2026, administered by the Department o

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Confirmation of Disqualification for Alexia Dew, dated 6 August 2026 and registered 10 August 2026

The Royal Australian Mint registered a new coin determination on 10 August 2026, amending the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019.

A new notice registered on 10 August 2026 updates the declaration of Cairns Airport as a security controlled airport and its airside area boundaries.

The Health Insurance Amendment (Assignment of Medicare Benefits) Regulations 2026 commenced 1 July 2026, amending the Health Insurance Regulations 2018.

A new federal declaration formally recognises the ACT Integrity Commission as a criminal law-enforcement agency under the Telecommunications (Interception and A

The federal government granted a formal Cash Acceptance industry code exemption to K S & C A Hunt & Son Pty Ltd, registered 10 August 2026.

ASIC reported 150 administrative enforcement outcomes in 2025-26, including banning 87 from financial services and disqualifying 36 directors.

ASIC has suspended the AFS licence of Central Accord Pty Ltd (licence 226405) for 6 months from 30 July 2026 until 4 February 2027.

NSW director Usman Siddiqui sentenced to 6 years 6 months jail for transferring $1.75m from company funds under the Corporations Act 2001.

The Woomera Prohibited Area Rules 2026 replace the 2014 rules, introducing red, amber and green zones and a transition period from 1 July to 31 December 2026.

A new federal prudential standard registered 7 August 2026 sets rules on aggregate risk, board duties, internal reporting and notifications for financial groups

A new prudential standard registered 7 August 2026 sets rules for intra-group transactions, board roles, and reporting in banking, insurance and life insurance

ASIC INFO 198 explains when extended warranties are financial products under the Corporations Act 2001 and what AFS licence obligations apply to sellers.

ASIC INFO 166 explains how international financial market infrastructure standards apply in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001.

ASIC's INFO 178 summarises its 2012 findings on dark liquidity and high-frequency trading, based on Report 331, with no fundamental market deterioration found.