Australian Regulatory Updates

The ATO has released LCR 2026/1EC, summarising submissions on draft Payday Super transition rules. Key clarifications on which SG rules apply from 1 July 2026.

The ATO has released a compendium summarising feedback from the LCR 2026/D2 consultation on Payday Super eligible contributions. Key issues and ATO positions ex

The ATO has released LCR 2026/3EC, summarising public consultation feedback on how the Superannuation Guarantee charge is calculated under Payday Super rules.

The ATO has issued an erratum correcting typographical date errors in Class Ruling CR 2026/20, which covers Leo Lithium Limited's return of capital and special

ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/46 covers the tax treatment of three payment types under the NSW Forestry Industry Worker Support Program, applying from 11 November 20

ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/47 confirms the section 83A-33 tax concession applies to CWG employees whose share options were cancelled on 27 May 2024.

ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/48 sets out income tax rules for payments from ACIRT to construction workers when employment ends, applying 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029

The ATO's LCR 2026/1 explains how old quarterly superannuation guarantee rules apply during the switchover to Payday Super from 1 July 2026.

The ATO's LCR 2026/2 explains what qualifies as an eligible contribution under the Payday Super system that commenced on 1 July 2026.

The ATO has published LCR 2026/3, explaining how the superannuation guarantee charge is calculated under the Payday Super rules from 1 July 2026.

The Federal Register of Legislation published a Notice of Rulings dated 5 August 2026. Full ruling content is available at the official source.

The federal government registered a new legal determination on 5 August 2026 relating to the Canis familiaris Wilkerr dingo population under federal environment

The ATO published a gazette notice on 4 August 2026 announcing a data-matching program using state and territory motor vehicle registry records.

A gazette notice published 4 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL26 for the Bream B to Bream A offshore gas pipeline in Victoria.

A gazette notice dated 4 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL29 for the Blackback to Mackerel offshore pipeline in Victoria.

A Commonwealth determination registered on 4 August 2026 sets National Partnership payment amounts to states and territories for 2026-27 (Payment No. 2).

The federal government has proclaimed special public and bank holidays for Christmas Island for 2027. Registered 4 August 2026.

The federal government has proclaimed special public and bank holidays for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands for 2027. Registered 4 August 2026.

The federal government has updated APRA's standing acting arrangements for senior roles. Two sets of changes apply, with no direct impact on small businesses.

A new federal legislative instrument for the DRIVEN Program supporting vehicle electrification came into force on 4 August 2026. Key facts for businesses.