Australian Regulatory Updates

A new member has been appointed to the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, effective 16 S

Acts of Parliament numbered 84 to 86 of 2026 received royal assent on 16 September 2026 and are now recorded as law on the Federal Register of Legislation.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published EPBC Act decisions for 27 July to 2 August 2026. Read the summary.

ASIC has formally disqualified Mohd Adli Adam under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 16 September 2026.

Europ Assistance Australia Pty Ltd has officially registered a name change with the Federal government under the Insurance Act 1973, as of 16 September 2026.

A National Emergency Medal Declaration dated 16 September 2026 has been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. Full details are in the source docume

Federal regulations registered 16 September 2026 amend the Insurance Contracts Regulations 2017 to add genetic testing protections for life insurance.

An internal government notice authorised a minister to act within the Home Affairs portfolio from 16 September 2026 to 28 September 2026. Now repealed.

A new instrument registered 16 September 2026 sets out variations to foreign resident capital gains withholding rules for five specific property transaction typ

ATO CR 2026/67 covers the tax treatment for Australian Strategic Materials shareholders whose shares were acquired by an Energy Fuels subsidiary on 28 August 20

From 1 October 2026, the Queensland Revenue Office removes card payment surcharges on state taxes, duties, royalties, fines and SPER debts.

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Rulings dated 16 September 2026. Read what this notice contains at the official source.

The federal government has amended the rules for the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program. The instrument took effect on 16 September 2026.

A federal instrument amending travel expense rules for members of parliament under the Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017. No small business impact.

A new federal regulation amending four veterans' regulations was registered on 25 June 2026 and repealed on 15 September 2026. Key facts for businesses.

A set of consequential amendments to nine existing environment protection regulations, registered 25 June 2026 and repealed 15 September 2026.

The Water Amendment (Water Markets Information) Regulations 2026 was registered on 26 June 2026 and repealed on 15 September 2026. Plain-English summary.

A 2026 federal regulation amends the therapeutic goods charges framework. Registered 26 June 2026, repealed 15 September 2026. Key details for affected business

The Therapeutic Goods Legislation Amendment (Fees and Other Measures) Regulations 2026 was registered 26 June 2026 and repealed 15 September 2026.

A 2026 legislative instrument amended wholesale mark-up rules for four National Health Act programs from 26 June to 15 September 2026, when it was repealed.