Australian Regulatory Updates

Australia's new Therapeutic Goods (Medicines - Foreign Countries) Determination 2026 came into force on 19 August 2026, replacing the 2016 version.

The federal government has added three Northern Territory fisheries to the List of Exempt Native Specimens, removing the need for individual EPBC export permits

An internal government authorisation registered on 20 August 2026 allowing certain ministers to exercise powers related to Treasury Portfolio instruments.

Australia's new Biosecurity (Reportable Biosecurity Incidents) Determination 2026 sets out what counts as a reportable biosecurity incident and how to report it

The Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department has been reappointed under the Public Service Act 1999, recorded on the Federal Register of Legislation on 20

A formal disqualification notice for Bradley Oswald was registered on 20 August 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Kim Bradford under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 20 August 2026.

APRA has issued a formal Notice of Disqualification against Louis Kpossou under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 20 August 2026.

The Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) By-Laws 2026 came into force on 20 August 2026, replacing the 2016 by-laws. Key rules explained.

ASIC has registered legislative instrument 2026/675 under the Corporations Act 2001. It came into force on 20 August 2026. Details of what is amended or repeale

A formal disqualification notice has been registered against Tolufitu Tusitala under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 on 20 August 2026.

A new legislative instrument under the Defence Act 1903 covers extension, cessation, and transitional provisions for individual benefits. Registered 20 August 2

A new federal declaration designates six South Australian ports as security regulated, revoking an earlier April 2026 notice. Dated 20 August 2026.

A 2026 amendment to Australia's Maximum Residue Limits standard was registered on 20 August 2026 and repealed the next day. Details on what this means.

ASIC has formally appointed an associate member to the External Reporting Australia Governing Council. The notifiable instrument was registered on 21 August 202

The NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026 received royal assent on 20 August 2026. Key changes across five schedules explained.

The National Emergency Medal Regulations 2011 have been amended, with the updated version in force as of 21 August 2026. Details of changes not specified.

Transitional rules under the Environment Protection Reform Act 2025 commenced 21 August 2026, covering changeover of environmental protection arrangements.

A new federal standard sets objectives, outcomes and a mitigation hierarchy for actions affecting matters of national environmental significance, in force 20 Au

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Teresa Celine Coyne dated 20 August 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.