Australian Regulatory Updates

WorkSafe Victoria and Solar Victoria are cracking down on falls risks at solar installation sites, with prosecutions, penalties and program suspensions.

QBCC research of 556 Queensland property owners found only 45% knew the Home Warranty Scheme has claim time limits. Free guidance is available via the Home Owne

The QBCC has published a summary of service improvements over the past 12 months, including faster dispute resolution, digital licences and reduced reporting ob

ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/61 covers the income tax treatment when Qoria Limited performance rights were cancelled and replaced with Aura Consolidated Group right

ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/62 covers CGT outcomes for Amaero Ltd shareholders and option holders whose interests were exchanged or cancelled on 22 June 2026.

ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/63 confirms the swap of Amaero Ltd employee options for Amaero Inc. options is not a taxable disposal. Key eligibility criteria explain

The ATO has released draft ruling LCR 2026/D5 on the new $1,000 standard deduction for work-related expenses under section 25-130, effective 1 July 2026.

Amendment 1 to Airworthiness Directive AD/F2000/14 was registered on 24 August 2026. Learn what this State of Design directive covers.

A notifiable instrument authorised temporary acting arrangements for ministers in the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio from 6 July to 19 July 2026.

A notifiable instrument authorised temporary acting arrangements for the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Finance portfolios from 6 July to 19 July 2026.

Technical amendments to four Medicare health insurance rules covering allied health, optometry, other medical practitioners, and telehealth. Registered 24 Augus

The federal government has formally determined housing, homelessness and housing affordability payments to states and territories for the 2024-25 financial year

New federal regulations amend how capital funding for schools is indexed under the Australian Education Act 2013, registered on 24 August 2026.

A gazette notice listing matters under the Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981 for 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026 has been published.

A 2026 federal determination adds chronic condition management phone services to Medicare telehealth general medical services coverage from 24 August 2026.

The ATO has published a gazette notice dated 24 August 2026 announcing a passenger movements data-matching program against tax records.

The ATO has published a gazette notice dated 24 August 2026 about a data-matching program covering real property transactions. Plain-English summary.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Sarabjit Jholl, registered 24 August 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislat

The federal instrument establishing the Consumer Data Right Data Standards Advisory Committee was repealed on 21 August 2026. Here is what the repeal says.

QLeave has issued a reminder for Queensland building and construction employers to submit their worker service return by 31 July 2026.