Australian Regulatory Updates

The Remuneration Tribunal has issued a new official travel determination dated 26 August 2026, replacing the 2025 version with updated allowance rates.

The Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Act 2026 amends federal law enforcement laws. No compliance obligations apply to small businesses.

The federal government has amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens to include the Victorian Sea Urchin Fishery, affecting export permit requirements.

The Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Act 2026 came into force on 26 August 2026, imposing a levy on certain interactive gambling operators.

The federal government has registered approval for a transfer of business involving South West Slopes Credit Union Ltd, dated 25 August 2026.

Jeremy Kay has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, with the notice registered on 26 August 2026.

The regulator has issued a formal disqualification notice against Timothy Lemon under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 26 August 2026.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Antonio Colaciello under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 27 August 2026.

The Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Act 2026 is now in force, updating rules for foreign arrangements by state bodies

The federal government registered a new threatened species amendment on 27 August 2026. Learn what this means for development and land-use activities.

CASA has registered a new exemption covering remotely piloted aircraft operations beyond visual line of sight. Registered 27 August 2026.

New official forms approved for coal mining employers to arrange payment of overdue long service leave levies. Registered 27 August 2026.

The Department of the Treasury updated the official list of corporations registered under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001 on 27 August 2026.

The News Media Bargaining Charge Act 2026 (Act No. 78, 2026) is in force as of 26 August 2026. Find out what is known about this charge.

A formal disqualification notice dated 26 August 2026 bars Renato Jr Manes Utsig from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or responsible officer.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Rowin Parico, prohibiting them from acting as a superannuation fund trustee, investment manager, or cus

The Port of Ardrossan has been named a security regulated port under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 as of 27 August 2026.

APRA has registered a formal disqualification notice against Andrea Kaye Glover under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 27 August 2026.

The Remuneration Tribunal has amended pay conditions and official travel rules for federal Departmental Secretaries. Registered 27 August 2026 and now in force.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand registered a variation on 27 August 2026 permitting 2'-FL in infant formula. It was repealed by 1 September 2026.