Australian Regulatory Updates

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Federal Register of Legislation
Defence Regulations 2026: What property owners and developers near defence areas need to know
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
ARC Explore Grant 2026: Guidelines Now Registered
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
Notice of Disqualification – Aaron S Pace - 9 September 2026
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
Notice of Confirmation of Disqualification - Petar Govedarica - 7 September 2026
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
Statement of Principles: Cerebral Meningioma (Balance of Probabilities) No. 65 of 2026
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
Statement of Principles: Cerebral Meningioma (Reasonable Hypothesis) No. 64 of 2026
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
Statement of Principles: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (Reasonable Hypothesis) No. 60 of 2026
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
ATO erratum corrects terminology in GST ruling for dental practitioners
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
healthcare
ATO Rulings & Determinations
CR 2026/66: Tax treatment of Alurion Resources shares received by Brazilian Rare Earths shareholders
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
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
Competition class exemption for supply chain disruptions amended
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
Competition exemption for global supply chain disruptions amended
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
ATO Notice of Rulings - 9 September 2026
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
Super Regulations 2026: Valuation, Concessions and Family Law Splits
New superannuation regulations registered 18 June 2026 cover total super balance valuation, better-targeted concessions, and family law super splits.
9 September 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
Amendment to Statement of Principles: Chronic Multisymptom Illness (Reasonable Hypothesis) No. 48 of 2026
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
Statement of Principles for Chronic Multisymptom Illness Amended (No. 49 of 2026)
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
Statement of Principles for immersion pulmonary oedema (Reasonable Hypothesis) No. 62 of 2026
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
New Statement of Principles for chilblains registered under veterans' compensation law
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
Statement of Principles for Chilblains (No. 66 of 2026) - Veterans' Affairs
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
Statement of Principles: Immersion Pulmonary Oedema (Balance of Probabilities) No. 63 of 2026
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
Statement of Principles: Immersion Pulmonary Oedema (No. 63 of 2026)
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
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