Australian Regulatory Updates

A new federal determination sets rules for when RTOs and VET sector participants can collect, use, or share student and training data. Registered 7 September 20

A new federal regulation amends the Student Identifiers Regulation 2014, covering USI collection, use, disclosure and VET data system authorisations. Registered

Marine Order 54 (Coastal Pilotage) 2026 replaces the 2014 order from 27 August 2026, covering pilot licensing, compliance audits and transitional arrangements.

The ATO has updated Class Ruling CR 2013/14 on GST for dental practitioners. Changes cover terminology, goods and services lists, and drug supply rules.

Australia's Customs Tariff Amendment Act (No. 1) 2026 makes four changes to import duties, covering Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Peru and nuisance tariffs.

A commencement proclamation under the Environment Protection Reform Act 2025, registered 21 August 2026, was in force for 3 days and is now repealed.

A formal disqualification notice for Luana Cook has been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation, taking effect 21 August 2026.

A new federal rule on community engagement under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 came into force on 21 August 2026.

The Part 139 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2026 was registered on 11 May 2026 and was in force until 20 August 2026. It is now repealed.

The Private Health Insurance (Data Provision) Amendment Rules 2026 were in force from 11 May 2026 to 20 August 2026, then repealed.

The Private Health Insurance (Health Insurance Business) Amendment Rules 2026 were in force from 11 May 2026 to 20 August 2026 and are now repealed.

Australia amended its Iran sanctions designated persons and entities list on 11 May 2026. Here is what the instrument says in plain English.

An amendment to petroleum and fuels reporting rules registered 12 May 2026 and repealed by 20 August 2026. No longer in force. Plain-English summary.

A formal disqualification notice against Areeful Azad was registered on 20 August 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Renata Jeffrey Shepherd under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 20 August 2026.

A new federal standard sets 5 principles for handling environmental data: representative, transparent, comparable, reusable, and ethical. In force 20 August 202

The High Court Amendment (Fees) Rules 2026 updated court fees under the High Court Rules 2004. Registered 11 February 2026, repealed 19 August 2026.

The Migration Amendment (Temporary Graduate Visa Application Charge) Regulations 2026 was registered on 28 February 2026 and has since been repealed.

A federal rule authorising new Perth Mint coins was registered on 8 May 2026 and repealed on 19 August 2026. Details of the coins covered are not specified.

A repealed federal instrument temporarily amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens to cover the Tasmanian Rock Lobster Fishery, registered 11 May 2026.