Australian Regulatory Updates

The federal government has registered a National Recovery Plan for the Ghost Bat under the EPBC Act 1999, with the instrument coming into force on 30 July 2026.

The Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 6) 2026 were registered on 30 July 2026. Details of changes are in the full instrument.

Defence Determination No. 13 2026 amends ADF conditions of service relating to living-in accommodation. Registered 30 July 2026 and now in force.

The federal government has formally listed selpercatinib under the Health Insurance Act 1973, with the determination in force from 30 July 2026.

The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Amendment 2026 came into force on 30 July 2026, updating requirements across 34 schedules.

A new federal rule sets out which government-related entity transactions are exempt from ATO third-party reporting. In force 30 July 2026.

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

A new Queensland mass exemption for Class 3 heavy vehicles under the Grain Harvest Management Scheme is registered 30 July 2026 and valid until 31 July 2031.

The National Health (Originator Brand) Determination 2025 has been amended. Registered 30 July 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation as F2026L01014.

A formal disqualification notice against Michael Clausing was issued on 30 July 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Elma Don Loughran under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 29 July 2026.

The PBS medicines list has been amended for August 2026. The instrument commenced on 31 July 2026. Details for pharmacies and PBS dispensers.

A federal instrument dated 31 July 2026 endorses a Queensland declaration removing a specific employer from the Fair Work Act 2009 national system.

The Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy program rules have been amended. The instrument was registered on 31 July 2026 and makes changes via Schedule 1.

A notice of proposed proclamation to amend Norfolk, Lord Howe and Gifford Marine Parks and revoke Cascade Pier was registered on 31 July 2026.

The Commonwealth has updated PBS pharmacy payment rules from 31 July 2026. Read what changed under Amendment No. 7 and where to find the full instrument.

The Fair Work Commission is hearing a case to increase minimum pay rates under the Nurses Award 2020. Two determinations are already in effect.

The QBCC's new Rapid Assess and Triage Team finalised almost 1,000 licence applications between March and May 2026, averaging under 10 days processing time.

ASIC is lifting minimum net tangible assets thresholds for responsible entities, IDPS operators and retail CCIV corporate directors, effective 1 July 2027.

The Federal Court has permanently disqualified Larry Dawson from managing companies after a $7 million superannuation fraud scheme involving fake websites and c