Australian Regulatory Updates

A federal instrument amended vehicle examination fees for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, registered 25 June 2026 and repealed 14 September 2026.

A formal notice dated 14 September 2026 declares Perth Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, revoking an earlier notice.

The Tax Practitioners Board has new sanction powers over registered tax agents and BAS agents under a determination registered 14 September 2026.

The federal government has removed Andrographis paniculata from the permissible ingredients list for listed therapeutic goods, registered 14 September 2026.

A gazette notice dated 14 September 2026 records terminations of Order of Australia memberships in the General Division. No business action required.

A new notice registered on 14 September 2026 declares Coffs Harbour Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area under federal law.

The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme 2026 has been registered as a legislative instrument under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.

The federal government registered a routine payment determination on 14 September 2026 transferring general purpose funds to states and territories.

Australia has registered a new declaration listing ports where international vessels can be inspected under the ship sanitation certification scheme.

ASIC registered a repeal instrument on 14 September 2026 cancelling existing rules or exemptions under several Acts. Here is what the instrument covers.

ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering transfers of Division 3 Securities, in force 14 September 2026. Read what is known here.

ASIC registered a new instrument on 14 September 2026 relating to the NZCDC legal title transfer system for securities under the Corporations Act 2001.

ASIC has registered Amendment Instrument 2026/685 under the Corporations Act 2001, effective 14 September 2026. Read what this means for your business.

ASIC has registered a new legislative instrument covering exchange-traded derivatives with multiple issuers, in force 14 September 2026.

A new federal determination suspends the import of pomelos from Vietnam into Australia, effective 14 September 2026, under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

The Australian government has formally nominated the Flinders Ranges and Workers' Assembly Halls to the World Heritage Committee. Published 15 September 2026.

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Disqualification for Haze Nathan Grant, dated 9 September 2026, in force 15 September 2026.

A new legislative instrument amending the Guarantee of Origin framework was registered on 15 September 2026. Read what is known and where to find the full text.

ASIC registered a new instrument on records for dealings on foreign markets, commencing 15 September 2026. Read what is known from the official source.

ASIC registered the Disclosure of Directors' Interests Instrument 2026/758 on 15 September 2026. Read what this legislative instrument covers.