Australian Regulatory Updates

Plain-English summaries of regulatory changes affecting Australian small businesses.

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Federal Register of Legislation
National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle Exemption Notice 2026: What Changed and When
A new national exemption notice for Class 1 agricultural vehicles and combinations was registered on 27 July 2026 and commences on 14 August 2026.
27 July 2026
agriculturetransport
Federal Register of Legislation
Notice of Disqualification - Praxedes Cueto - 27 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Praxedes Cueto, dated 27 July 2026, registered on the Federal Register of Leg
27 July 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
Notice of Disqualification - Anthony Schmid - 27 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Anthony Schmid, dated 27 July 2026, registered on the Federal Register of Legisla
27 July 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
Notice of Disqualification – Tanya Schmid – 27 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Tanya Schmid, dated 27 July 2026, on the Federal Register of Legislation.
27 July 2026
financeprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
Net Zero Economy Authority issues trigger notice for Gladstone Power Station
The Net Zero Economy Authority has registered a formal trigger notice for Gladstone Power Station on 23 July 2026 under the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024.
26 July 2026
tradesconstructiontransport
Federal Register of Legislation
Gladstone Power Station Geographic Area Defined Under Net Zero Economy Authority
The Net Zero Economy Authority has registered an instrument defining the geographic area around Gladstone Power Station in Queensland, effective 23 July 2026.
26 July 2026
tradesconstructiontransport
Federal Register of Legislation
Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2026 Perth Mint No. 4) Determination 2026
The federal government has registered a new determination authorising additional Australian coins for production by the Perth Mint, registered 23 July 2026.
26 July 2026
retailfinance
Federal Register of Legislation
Notice of Disqualification – Daniela Di Bartolo - 22 July 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Daniela Di Bartolo under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
26 July 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
Australian Competition Tribunal appoints Registrar and Deputy Registrars for 2026
The federal government has formally appointed a Registrar and Deputy Registrars to the Australian Competition Tribunal, effective 23 July 2026.
26 July 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
Section 49 Certificate Determination - Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 - 2026
A Section 49 Certificate determination under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 23 July 2026.
26 July 2026
Federal Register of Legislation
Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps - Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2026 (No.10)
A notice registered on 23 July 2026 amends or suspends parts of the heavy vehicle road network maps governing where heavy vehicles may travel.
26 July 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps - Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2026 (No.11)
A new notice registered on 23 July 2026 suspends or amends heavy vehicle road network routes. Details of affected roads are in the full notice.
26 July 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
ARC Discovery Projects Grant Guidelines: 2026 Edition Registered
The Australian Research Council has registered updated Discovery Projects grant guidelines for 2026, effective 24 July 2026, as a formal legislative instrument.
26 July 2026
education
Federal Register of Legislation
E-monitoring rules updated for the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery
The federal government has registered an amendment to e-monitoring rules in the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery, effective 23 July 2026.
26 July 2026
agriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
Discovery Fellowships Grant Opportunity Guidelines 2026 Edition Now Registered
The Australian Research Council has registered new guidelines for the 2026 Discovery Fellowships grant program, effective 24 July 2026.
26 July 2026
education
Federal Register of Legislation
CB Radio Class Licence Rules Updated: Variation Registered 24 July 2026
The citizen band radio station class licence has been varied by a new instrument registered 24 July 2026 under the Radiocommunications Act 1992.
26 July 2026
tradestransportconstructionagriculture
Federal Register of Legislation
Hobart Airport declared a security controlled airport - airside area established
A notice registered on 24 July 2026 declares Hobart Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing an earlier notice.
26 July 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
ARC Linkage Program: Industrial Transformation Research Program Grant Guidelines 2026 Edition
The Australian Research Council has registered new 2026 grant opportunity guidelines for the Industrial Transformation Research Program, effective 24 July 2026.
26 July 2026
educationprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
TPB Termination and Suspension of Tax Agent and BAS Agent Registrations - Q4 2025-2026
The Tax Practitioners Board has published its Q4 2025-2026 list of terminated and suspended tax agent and BAS agent registrations, registered 24 July 2026.
26 July 2026
financeprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
E-monitoring rules amended for Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery
The federal government has amended e-monitoring rules for the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery. Registered 24 July 2026 and currently in force.
26 July 2026
agriculture