Australian Regulatory Updates

A new member has been appointed to the Australian Statistics Advisory Council under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, recorded 4 August 2026.

A new federal exemption notice covers heavy vehicle work diary and record keeping during emergency services work, registered 4 August 2026, expiring 31 January

The Department of Infrastructure made Nominated Carrier Declaration No. 209 on 4 August 2026, recognising Research and Education Industry Network Telco Pty Ltd.

A new notice registered 4 August 2026 declares Whyalla Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing a 2023 notice.

A federal exemption notice allows Class 3 grain transport vehicles in South Australia to exceed standard mass limits. In force 4 August 2026 to 31 July 2031.

The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Amendment Rules 2026 came into force on 4 August 2026 and were repealed on 5 August 2026.

ASIC has banned Melbourne director Antonio Torcasio from managing companies for 5 years until 29 July 2031 following the failure of 8 businesses owing over $3 m

The Snapper Island Heritage Management Plan 2026 came into force on 3 August 2026, setting out heritage management policies and guidelines for Snapper Island.

The Snapper Island Heritage Management Plan 2026 was registered on 3 August 2026 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

A notice dated 3 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL8 for the Mackerel to Halibut pipeline in Victoria's offshore area.

ASIC is seeking Federal Court orders against Royce Capital, Royce (Aust) Real Estate, Louie Kortesis and Paul Chiodo over alleged unlicensed fund promotion.

ASIC cancelled the Australian credit licence of Zenoz Enterprises Pty Ltd effective 3 July 2026 for ceasing credit activity and unpaid industry funding levies.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Peter Galileos under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

The gene technology regulator is seeking public comment on an application to commercially supply a genetically modified multivalent vaccine for chickens (DIR 22

The federal government has granted Perrys Fuel Distributors a formal exemption from the cash acceptance rules that came into force on 3 August 2026.

A gazette notice has been published about an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL24 covering the Whiting to Snapper pipeline in Victoria.

A gazette notice dated 3 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL25 for the Whiting to Snapper offshore pipeline in Victoria.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal Notice of Disqualification against Raymond Henry Peterson, registered 3 August 2026.

The Department of the Treasury registered Notice of Substituted Rates of Excise Duty No. 3 (2026) on 3 August 2026. Full rates and affected goods at legislation

A federal direction set Medicare benefit rules for NSW Single Employer Model Trial medical services from 7 May 2026 to 30 June 2026. Now repealed.