Australian Regulatory Updates

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Disqualification for Evrim Kol, dated 16 September 2026 and registered 17 September 2026.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Finau Ieremia, dated 16 September 2026, registered on the Federal Register of

Australia's No. 86 of 2026 Act introduces new Tax Practitioners Board suspension powers, higher civil penalties, and changes to CGT and merger rules.

The Wine and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 amends two Acts to update information management rules and add a new rule-making power. Details inside.

ARENA's General Funding Strategy 2025 was approved under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Act 2011 and has since been repealed. Key facts here.

New federal regulations registered on 17 September 2026 strengthen Tax Practitioners Board sanctions for tax agents, BAS agents and other registered practitione

A formal disqualification notice against Mr Robert Laveta, dated 16 September 2026, prohibits him from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or responsible of

A new federal notice declares Darwin International Airport a security controlled airport and redefines its airside area, replacing an earlier instrument from Ju

ARENA has registered a new General Funding Strategy for 2026 under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Act 2011, guiding grant and funding decisions.

New federal regulations amending mid-scale solar rules under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 were registered on 17 September 2026.

New federal regulations registered on 17 September 2026 amend the Deferred Sales Model exemptions for add-on insurance products. Read the key details.

A formal disqualification notice against Rosalie Laveta was dated 16 September 2026 and registered 17 September 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation.

The TasWater airport environment protection authorisation was in force for one day on 1 April 2026 and has since been repealed. Learn what this means.

ASIC Corporations (Auditing) Instrument 2026/469 was registered on 17 September 2026. Read the full instrument to see if it affects your business.

ASIC registered an amendment to the Market Integrity Rules for securities markets on 17 September 2026. Read what is known and where to find the full details.

ASIC has registered a technical amendment to futures market integrity rules (F2026L01224). The instrument came into force on 17 September 2026.

ASIC has registered a new instrument on annual and half-year reporting, in force 17 September 2026. Read what is known and where to find the full text.

The Treasurer has approved a stake-holding application in Domestic & General Insurance plc under the Financial Sector (Shareholdings) Act 1998. Registered 15 Se

The Biosecurity Amendment (Improving Operational Efficiency) Act 2026 amends the Biosecurity Act 2015, covering Australia Travel Declarations and notices of int

A new member has been appointed to the Australian Statistics Advisory Council under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, effective 17 September 2026.