Australian Regulatory Updates

ASIC reviewed eight banks and found offset account failures affecting over 250,000 customers, with more than $55 million in compensation already paid.

ASIC has finalised new substantial holding notice rules for listed entities on Australian financial markets, taking effect from 4 December 2026.

The Federal Register of Legislation published a Notice of Rulings dated 29 July 2026 under registration number F2026N00543.

ASIC registered a new legislative instrument on beneficial ownership for listed entities on 29 July 2026. Read the full text on the Federal Register.

ASIC registered a new legislative instrument on 29 July 2026. Details on what is amended or repealed are available at the Federal Register of Legislation.

A new notice registered 29 July 2026 declares Gold Coast Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area under the Aviation Transport Sec

The ATO has updated its WET producer rebate ruling. The maximum rebate for Australian wine producers increases from $350,000 to $400,000 from 1 July 2026.

The ATO has released draft ruling GSTR 2026/D2 on Recipient Created Tax Invoices (RCTIs). Key rules, requirements, and how to submit feedback explained.

The ATO has issued a minor typographical correction to Taxation Determination TD 2012/2, fixing a legislative reference in paragraph 2B. No substance changed.

The ATO has updated LCR 2016/6 to reflect a 15% withholding rate on all property purchases from foreign residents from 1 January 2025, with no minimum threshold

The ATO has issued an addendum to LCR 2019/3 on hybrid mismatch rules, correcting typos and a section reference. No tax obligations have changed.

ASIC found some mortgage offset accounts were not properly linked to home loans, costing customers extra interest. Over $55 million in compensation was paid.

A new federal legislative instrument for the Supporting Australia's TCF Industry Program came into force on 28 July 2026, replacing the 2023 version.

The NSW Supreme Court has wound up Capital Guard AU Pty Ltd on 27 July 2026. Liquidators McGrathNicol are appointed to recover assets for investors.

The Australian Electoral Commission has set the projection time for equalising enrolments in Queensland's redistribution into 30 electoral divisions, published

A formal direction dated 28 July 2026 has been issued to begin redrawing Queensland's federal electoral boundaries under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Lisa Gaye Moller, dated 27 July 2026 and registered 28 July 2026.

A gazette notice published 28 July 2026 lists permits and authorities granted, changed or cancelled under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987.

An updated notice registered 28 July 2026 declares Darwin International Airport a Security Controlled Airport and establishes its airside area, replacing an ear

A new notice registered 28 July 2026 declares Brisbane Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, revoking an earlier 2026 notice.