Australian Regulatory Updates

ASIC's RG 166 sets out financial requirements for AFS licence holders, including subordinated loan processes. Issued 7 September 2023.

ASIC has updated Regulatory Guide 6, covering exceptions to the 20% voting power acquisition rule, including creeping acquisitions and rights issues.

ASIC has reissued Regulatory Guide 9 on takeover bids in July 2026, covering Chapter 6 of the Corporations Act, bid rules, and ASIC powers.

ASIC updated Regulatory Guide 10 in July 2026, covering compulsory acquisitions and buyouts under Chapter 6A of the Corporations Act.

ASIC updated Regulatory Guide 193 in July 2026, covering how directors of listed public companies notify their market operator of securities interests.

ASIC updated Regulatory Guide 222 in July 2026, covering substantial holding disclosure rules and beneficial ownership tracing under Chapter 6C of the Corporati

ASIC issued an updated Regulatory Guide 5 in July 2026 covering relevant interests and deemed economic interests in listed company securities under the Corporat

ASIC has withdrawn Regulatory Guide 86 on tracing beneficial ownership as of 30 July 2026. RG 222 now covers this guidance.

ASIC withdrew Regulatory Guide 7 on 25 October 2023. The rules on calculating time periods are now written directly into legislation.

ASIC updated RG 236 explains when an Australian Financial Services licence is required to participate in carbon markets, including ACCUs and related derivatives

ASIC Regulatory Guide 172 sets out licensing rules and ongoing obligations for domestic and overseas financial market operators in Australia.

ASIC Regulatory Guide 249 explains who needs an Australian derivative trade repository licence, how to apply, and what ongoing obligations apply.

ASIC's RG 268 explains the licensing regime for financial benchmark administrators in Australia, covering governance, data standards, and compulsion powers.

The federal government has established a new special account for Christmas Island phosphate mining rehabilitation, registered on 7 August 2026.

The federal government has created the Enforcement Special Account 2026 under the PGPA Act, registered 7 August 2026. Plain-English summary of the determination

The federal government has created the Indigenous Repatriation Special Account 2026, effective 7 August 2026. No compliance obligations for small businesses.

The Competition and Consumer (Industry Code—Electricity Retail) Regulations 2019 were amended by a federal instrument registered on 7 August 2026.

A new Commonwealth legislative instrument establishes a special account for the Australian Immunisation Register. No obligations are created for small businesse

The federal government registered a new determination on 7 August 2026 establishing a special account for an art rental program under the PGPA Act 2013.

Services Australia and Midwest Aero Medical Air Ambulance Pty Ltd are running a data matching program for customers affected by a March 2026 data breach.