Plain-English summaries of regulatory changes affecting Australian small businesses.
Federal Register of Legislation
The Defence Regulations 2026 commenced 9 September 2026. Learn what height restriction and hazard rules near defence aviation areas mean for property owners.
9 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The ARC has registered the 2026 Explore grant opportunity guidelines, covering eligibility, funding, assessment and recipient obligations. Effective 9 September
9 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
Aaron S Pace has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 9 September 2026. Read the plain-English summary
9 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A disqualification order against Petar Govedarica has been confirmed and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 9 September 2026.
9 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Repatriation Medical Authority has issued a new Statement of Principles for cerebral meningioma, in force from 9 September 2026.
9 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered a new Statement of Principles for cerebral meningioma under the Reasonable Hypothesis standard, effective 9 Se
9 September 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered a new Statement of Principles for Guillain-Barre syndrome under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation A
9 September 2026
ATO Rulings & Determinations
The ATO has issued a minor erratum to Class Ruling CR 2013/14, replacing 'dentist' with 'dental practitioner' in paragraph 78. No GST treatment changes.
9 September 2026
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ATO Rulings & Determinations
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/66 confirms the BRE demerger CGT rules, cost base split and rollover options for shareholders who received Alurion Resources shares.
9 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A federal rule registered on 9 September 2026 amends the class exemption allowing businesses to cooperate during global supply chain disruptions.
9 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A federal rule allowing businesses to coordinate during global supply chain disruptions has been amended. Registered 9 September 2026 under the Competition and
9 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Australian Taxation Office issued a Notice of Rulings dated 9 September 2026 under the Taxation Administration Act 1953. Details of the rulings inside.
9 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
New superannuation regulations registered 18 June 2026 cover total super balance valuation, better-targeted concessions, and family law super splits.
9 September 2026
financeprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
F2026L00759 amended the Statement of Principles for chronic multisymptom illness under the reasonable hypothesis test, in force from 19 June 2026.
9 September 2026
professional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
The Repatriation Medical Authority amended the Statement of Principles for chronic multisymptom illness. The instrument is now repealed.
9 September 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered a new Statement of Principles for immersion pulmonary oedema, effective 8 September 2026.
8 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Repatriation Medical Authority registered a new Statement of Principles for chilblains on 8 September 2026 under the reasonable hypothesis standard.
8 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered a new Statement of Principles for chilblains under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
8 September 2026
professional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered new principles covering immersion pulmonary oedema compensation claims under the balance of probabilities stan
8 September 2026
professional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered SoP No. 63 of 2026 covering immersion pulmonary oedema under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act
8 September 2026
healthcare