Australian Regulatory Updates

A minor amendment to the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Education and Training Scheme Determination was registered on 26 June 2026 and repealed 15 Sep

The Federal Government has amended private health insurance rules covering minimum accommodation benefits, nursing-home type patient contributions, and second-t

A 54-year-old man died at a Tottenham warehouse on 15 September 2026 after being crushed by a dislodged load. WorkSafe Victoria is investigating.

ASIC Information Sheet 246 explains whistleblower protection obligations for registered company auditors and audit team members under the Corporations Act 2001.

ASIC INFO 62 outlines the six steps a company must follow to remove an auditor under the Corporations Act 2001. Key facts for Australian companies.

The Governor-General has cancelled the Order of Australia award previously given to Mr Geoffrey Guest, gazetted on 14 September 2026.

ASIC INFO 288 explains the rules for RSE auditor resignation and removal, including consent requirements, deadlines, and notification obligations.

ASIC INFO 290 explains the rules and application process for auditors and AFS licensees seeking consent to resign or remove an auditor.

ASIC INFO 289 explains consent rules for auditors and corporate directors seeking to resign or remove auditors of retail CCIVs.

WorkSafe Victoria is running 37 free in-person events and 12 online webinars across Victoria throughout October 2026 for Health and Safety Month.

Woodward Foods Australia fined $375,000 by the Industrial Court of NSW after a worker suffered serious injuries using a grain mill on 21 January 2023.

The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme 2025 sets rules for motor vehicle compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, in force 1 Nov

The Growth Hormone Program special arrangement has been amended to add somapacitan as a covered product, in force from 24 June 2026 until 14 September 2026.

The federal government has amended Australian coin rules under the Currency Act 1965. The determination is in force from 24 June 2026 until 14 September 2026.

A federal amendment adds the Northern Territory Coastal Line Fishery to the List of Exempt Native Specimens, covering exports without individual permits until 1

A consequential amendment to NDIS provider registration and practice standards rules was made on 25 June 2026 and repealed on 14 September 2026.

Federal rules amending share-by-default arrangements for pathology under My Health Records, registered 25 June 2026 and repealed 14 September 2026.

A minor amendment to Defence Determination 2016/19 adds changes to additional recreation leave entitlements for Defence personnel, effective 25 June 2026.

A technical amendment to parliamentary office holder resources rules under the Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017. No impact on small businesses.

A minor amendment to ADF Conditions of Service rules was registered on 25 June 2026 and later repealed. Changes flow into the parent determination.