Australian Regulatory Updates

A federal determination adds a written arrangement with Catholic Education Queensland Ltd to prescribed guidelines under the Australian Education Regulations 20

The federal government registered regulations on 25 August 2026 amending the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 for PM&C portfolio spen

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Dale Burrows under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 24 August 2026.

A new 2026 regulation amends the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 to add health, disability and ageing spending measures.

A new federal instrument amends the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997, registered as F2026L01100, in force 25 August 2026.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Bronwyn Beers under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 25 August 2026.

ASIC has formally disqualified Vivienne Ross from acting as a superannuation trustee or responsible officer under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act

Services Australia and the Department of Finance have registered a data matching program notice linked to the July 2026 Origin Energy data breach. Registered 25

A formal disqualification notice dated 24 August 2026 prohibits Marina Talevska from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or manager.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Sarbir Singh Jholl under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 25 August 2026.

New federal regulations registered on 25 August 2026 amend the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 under Home Affairs Measures No. 5.

A new federal regulation registered on 25 August 2026 repeals certain items in the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 and adds transiti

A new federal regulation amending education spending powers came into force on 25 August 2026. Details of specific programs are in the full regulation text.

The federal rules governing which health services can have Medicare benefits assigned to providers were amended and registered on 25 August 2026.

A federal instrument dated 25 August 2026 removes one or more places from the Commonwealth Heritage List under the EPBC Act 1999. Details of the instrument.

A notice dated 24 August 2026 calls for applications to renew certain broadcasting licences under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.

The Remuneration Tribunal has set MP pay and allowances effective 25 August 2026, replacing the 2024 determination. No obligations for small businesses.

The Federal Register of Legislation published a gazette notice on 25 August 2026 recording the award of gallantry decorations. No business action required.

The federal government has added the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery to the List of Exempt Native Specimens, removing the need for individual export permits.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Naleen Singh under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 25 August 2026.