Australian Regulatory Updates

The Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Act 2026 amends federal criminal and law enforcement laws. No obligations apply to small businesses.

The List of Exempt Native Specimens has been amended to include the Victorian Sea Urchin Fishery, registered 26 August 2026 under the EPBC Act 1999.

The Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Act 2026 came into force on 26 August 2026, imposing a levy on interactive gambling operators to recover regulator

The federal government has approved the transfer of business from South West Slopes Credit Union Ltd under the Financial Sector (Shareholdings) Act 1998.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Jeremy Kay under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 27 August 2026.

Timothy Lemon has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, prohibiting him from trustee or director roles in super f

A formal disqualification notice against Antonio Colaciello was issued on 26 August 2026 and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 27 August 2026

The Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Act 2026 amends rules on foreign arrangements for state and territory governments

The federal threatened species list has been updated under amendment 434, registered 27 August 2026. Find out what this means for businesses.

CASA has registered a new exemption covering remotely piloted aircraft operations beyond visual line of sight, in force from 27 August 2026.

New official forms approved on 27 August 2026 for coal mining employers arranging to pay unpaid long service leave levies in instalments.

The Department of the Treasury updated the official list of registered corporations under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001 on 27 August 2026.

The News Media Bargaining Charge Act 2026 became law on 26 August 2026. Here is what the Act contains and where to find further details.

APRA has formally disqualified Renato Jr Manes Utsig under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993. Notice registered 27 August 2026.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Rowin Parico under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 27 August 2026.

A new declaration registered on 27 August 2026 names the Port of Ardrossan as a security regulated port, replacing the previous 2016 declaration.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Andrea Kaye Glover under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 27 August 2026.

Registered 27 August 2026, this federal instrument amends pay classification structures and official travel rules for federal departmental secretaries only.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has approved 2'-FL from GM Escherichia coli BL21 as a nutritive substance in infant formula products, registered 27 August

The Combatting Illicit Tobacco Act 2026 received royal assent on 26 August 2026 and amends customs, excise, and proceeds of crime laws.