Australian Regulatory Updates

The federal government has amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens to cover the Torres Strait Prawn Fishery, running from 2 June to 7 September 2026.

Federal regulations amending licence charges under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (Licence Charges) Act 1998, in force 3 June 2026.

The List of Exempt Native Specimens has been amended to cover the Commonwealth Southern Squid Jig Fishery, in force from 3 June 2026 until 7 September 2026.

A legislative instrument registered 4 June 2026 amends rules on which institutions and courses qualify under the Student Assistance Act 1973 for Masters by Cour

CASA 07/26 amends the Air Transport Pilot Licence flight test endorsement instrument from 4 June 2026 until repeal on 7 September 2026.

The Aged Care Amendment (Motor Neurone Disease Priority) Rules 2026 amended the Aged Care Rules 2025. The rule was in force from 5 June to 7 September 2026.

CASA registered a minor amendment to CASA EX32/24 on 5 June 2026, affecting Air Transport Pilot Licence flight test endorsement applications.

Australia's UN sanctions list was updated on 5 June 2026. Changes were made to listed persons and entities under the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945.

The Defence Industry Export Program rules were amended on 9 June 2026 and repealed on 7 September 2026. Find out what this means for program participants.

ASIC registered a technical credit amendment instrument on 9 June 2026. It was in force until 7 September 2026 and has since been repealed.

The Medical Indemnity Amendment (Eligible Insurers) Rules 2026 amended insurer eligibility rules under the Medical Indemnity Act 2002, with effect from June 202

New amendment rules under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 commenced 9 June 2026 and are repealed 7 September 2026.

The Remuneration Tribunal registered Amendment Determination (No. 3) 2026 on 10 June 2026, amending pay and allowances determinations for federal public office

A rule amending how fishing levies and charges are distributed was registered on 11 June 2026 and repealed on 7 September 2026. Details of what changed are avai

An amendment to the Fair Work digital labour platform deactivation code, registered 11 June 2026 and repealed 7 September 2026. Now no longer in force.

The Australian Passports Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Determination 2026 was in force from 12 June 2026 and has since been repealed.

A technical amendment to private health insurance rules, signed 12 June 2026 and repealed 7 September 2026, updated clinical categories and treatment definition

The Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme figures for average house price and median interest rate have been updated, applying from 12 June 2026.

A federal ordinance amended Cocos (Keeling) Islands laws on gel blasters from 12 June 2026, then was repealed on 7 September 2026.

Federal regulations registered 15 June 2026 update MBS fee schedules for diagnostic imaging, pathology, and general medical services including indexation change