Australian Regulatory Updates

A new legislative instrument amending Australian coin specifications was registered on 7 October 2026 under the Currency Act 1965. Details for small businesses.

The federal government granted Liberty Oil Australia Pty Ltd a formal exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code, effective 7 October 2026.

The Federal Register of Legislation published a Notice of Rulings dated 7 October 2026. Details of the rulings are in the full document.

The federal government has granted Liberty Oil Convenience Pty Ltd an exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code, registered 7 October 2026.

A new notice registered on 7 October 2026 declares Essendon Fields Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing an earlier

The federal government has granted On the Run Pty Ltd a formal exemption from the Cash Acceptance Industry Code, effective 7 October 2026.

The federal government has granted Viva Energy Retail Pty Ltd a formal exemption from cash acceptance rules under the 2025 industry code regulations.

Queensland's Home Warranty Scheme paid $55.7 million in claims in 2025-26. Learn how cover works, claim timeframes, and premium requirements.

The QBCC completed 46 building certifier audits in 2025-26 and will continue proactive audits in 2026-27 with a focus on the top 10 building defects.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Patricia Holford under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, registered 6 October 2026.

APRA has registered reporting standard determination No. 10 of 2026 under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001 on 6 October 2026.

Paul Bob has been formally disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 2 October 2026, from acting as a superannuation trus

A federal amendment to mutual recognition regulations covering Victoria's container deposit scheme was in force from 6 October 2026 to 7 October 2026.

A short-lived Commonwealth regulation amended Trans-Tasman mutual recognition rules for Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme. It was in force 6-7 October 2026.

A new determination sets average gross value of production amounts for distributing primary industries levies and charges, effective 6 October 2026.

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has renewed Petroleum Retention Lease WA-24-R, gazetted on 6 October 2026 under the Offshore Petroleum and Gre

AFSA updated its internal standing acting arrangements on 6 October 2026. This one-day instrument has no impact on small businesses.

A new reporting standard determination (No. 9 of 2026) was registered on 6 October 2026 under the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act 2001.

The federal government has declared the 2026 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix a significant event, regulating radiocommunication device use at the venue from 6

The Defence Force Discipline (RCDVS Implementation) Transitional Rules 2026 cover military disciplinary proceedings only. No impact on small businesses.