Australian Regulatory Updates

WorkCover Queensland is updating its Allied Health Services Tables of Costs. New fees apply from 1 August 2025, not 1 July as usual.

The federal List of Exempt Native Specimens has been amended for the Victorian Corner Inlet Fishery, registered 1 September 2026. Details of what changed inside

The Federal Register of Legislation has published the Australian Bravery Decorations gazette notice dated 1 September 2026 (Wattle Day).

TEQA has registered the Offshore Course Reporting Instrument 2026, commencing 1 September 2026. Learn what is known about this new reporting framework.

The Corner Inlet Fishery in Victoria has been declared an Approved Wildlife Trade Operation, effective 1 September 2026, under federal wildlife trade rules.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Cameron Campbell under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 1 September 2026.

A new federal declaration names the Principal Officer of the ACT under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, replacing the 2016 declaration.

WorkCover Queensland CEO Bruce Watson is retiring on 16 February 2024 after seven years in the role to focus on his health. No replacement has been named.

WorkCover Queensland has partnered with Master Electricians Australia to release five free videos on reducing musculoskeletal injuries for electricians.

WorkCover Queensland has updated its Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, with new fees effective 1 December 2024, covering private hospitals and billing r

WorkCover Queensland has updated its Medical Tables of Costs effective 1 December 2024, including new GP mental health item codes and a new report review item.

WorkCover Queensland has updated its Allied Health Services Table of Costs for 2025-2026, with new fees and structural changes effective 1 August 2025.

WorkCover Queensland is reviewing its private hospital fee table for 2025-2026. The new table takes effect 1 December 2025. Feedback closes 16 October 2025.

From 19 May 2026, WorkCover Queensland replaced the old RRTW plan with the My Recovery Plan - shorter, clearer, and managed by WorkCover.

WorkCover Queensland is reviewing Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for 2026-2027. Stakeholders can submit feedback by Friday 24 April 2026.

A new federal instrument sets the timeframe for TEQSA-registered education providers to apply for registration renewal to teach overseas students.

A new notice substitutes specific Australian excise duty rates, effective 1 September 2026. Details on which products are affected are in the full notice.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Sion Bowen under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 1 September 2026.

The QBCC has published its Compliance and Enforcement Strategy for 2026-2030, outlining a proactive, data-driven approach to regulating Queensland's building in

A NSW District Court fined two companies and a director $420,000 after a worker was seriously injured by an industrial gate at SMB Australia Car Transport in 20