Australian Regulatory Updates

A new federal rule amends Australian coin specifications under the Currency Act 1965. Registered 26 June 2026, in force through 16 September 2026.

A now-repealed federal rule adjusted how certain ABSTUDY student debts are handled under the Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme. It was in force from 26 Jun

Federal consequential amendment rules made technical changes to seven sets of rules covering product emissions, waste, recycling and TV/computer stewardship.

Australia's Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations amended from 26 June 2026, covering sports shooter firearms imports and category H articles.

A federal instrument amended income tax exemption rules from 26 June 2026 to 16 September 2026, when it was repealed. Plain-English summary for small businesses

The Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 were amended on 26 June 2026 to repeal and add funding program items under the Attorney-General'

A federal regulation added or modified spending authorities for health, disability and ageing programs. It was registered on 26 June 2026 and has since been rep

A 2026 amendment to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997, in force from 26 June 2026 to 16 September 2026, then repealed.

A short-lived 2026 amendment to Christmas Island utility and building application fees came into force 29 June 2026 and was repealed on 16 September 2026.

A 2026 federal determination changed water, sewerage and building application fees on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, then was repealed on 16 September 2026.

A new amending regulation registered 29 June 2026 changes the Export Charges (Imposition—General) Regulations 2021. Details of what changed are in the full text

The Child Care Subsidy Minister's Rules 2017 have been amended across nine areas, registered 29 June 2026 and in force until 16 September 2026.

The Fair Work Commission is hearing two applications to change the Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020, covering pay, duty hours, meal breaks and classification stru

AASB 2026-4 amends how AASB 18 and AASB 107 apply to superannuation and not-for-profit entities. Registered on the Federal Register on 16 September 2026.

Travis Knight has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 14 September 2026. Details on what this means.

The Dental Benefits Amendment Rules 2026 came into force on 16 September 2026, amending the Dental Benefits Rules 2026 via Schedule 1.

The Dental Benefits Amendment Rules 2026 were registered on 16 September 2026, amending the Dental Benefits Rules 2026 under the Dental Benefits Act 2008.

From 16 September 2026, all NSW renters can transfer their bond to a new rental property under the Smart Rental Bonds scheme, saving up to $4,000 per move.

A new federal rule sets the dollar threshold below which public tender rules don't apply to land transport funding. Effective 16 September 2026.

The Australian Electoral Commission has completed a redistribution of federal electoral divisions in Queensland, effective 16 September 2026.