Australian Regulatory Updates

A minor amendment to pharmaceutical benefit prices under the National Health Act 1953, registered 16 June 2026 and in force until 7 September 2026.

A 2026 legislative instrument amended ADF conditions of service covering disturbance allowances, living-in accommodation, and housing contributions. Now repeale

New federal regulations amend the Migration Regulations 1994 to realign the Community Support Program, in force from 17 June 2026 to 7 September 2026.

Australia's narcotic drugs licence charge amounts were amended from 17 June 2026, affecting medicinal cannabis licence fees until 7 September 2026.

The Narcotic Drugs Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2026 amended fees under the Narcotic Drugs Regulation 2016. It was in force from 17 June 2026 to 7 September 202

A 2026 legislative instrument added the Governor-General and their spouse to the Commonwealth workers compensation scheme. It was in force from 18 June 2026 unt

The Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021 were amended on 18 June 2026. The amendment was in force until 7 September 2026, then repealed.

The federal government has updated PBS dispensing fees and wholesale mark-up amounts for approved pharmacists, in force 18 June 2026 to 7 September 2026.

SafeWork NSW inspected 60 horticulture businesses across Coffs Harbour and Riverina regions, issuing more than 40 notices for safety breaches including moving p

A carrier licence has been granted to BeamBroadband Pty Ltd, recorded in the Federal Register of Legislation effective 7 September 2026.

WorkCover Queensland launches an online PMP form in Provider Connect on 22 September 2026, replacing the separate downloadable form for health providers.

New federal therapeutic goods regulations registered 7 September 2026 amend medical device and therapeutic goods rules in stages through 1 November 2026.

A new notice setting customs duty rates for excise-equivalent imported goods was registered on 7 September 2026. Details of what changed are in the full text.

A new notice registered 7 September 2026 sets substituted customs duty rates for excise-equivalent goods imported into Australia.

A formal disqualification notice was issued against Jennifer Faaola Vai on 7 September 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

A formal disqualification notice prohibits Matthew Bergan from acting as a trustee or manager of a superannuation fund, effective 7 September 2026.

A gazette notice dated 7 September 2026 confirms Acts of Parliament numbered 67 to 82 of 2026 received royal assent. Details of each act are not listed.

Australian credit licence holders must lodge an annual compliance certificate with ASIC within 45 days of their licence anniversary. Late fees and penalties app

WorkCover Queensland launches an online Provider Management Plan form inside Provider Connect on 22 September 2026, replacing the old downloadable form process.

Queensland Revenue Office runs 3 free payroll tax seminars in Brisbane on 12 October 2026, covering key topics. Places are limited and registrations are open no