Australian Regulatory Updates

The Water Amendment (Water Markets Decisions) Regulations 2026 amended the Water Regulations 2008, in force 24 March 2026 and repealed on 11 August 2026.

A repealed federal instrument amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens for the WA Sea Cucumber Fishery, in force 24 March 2026 to 11 August 2026.

The federal government amended the Annual Market Salary Rate rules for certain visa holders, in force from 24 March 2026 to 11 August 2026.

A federal amendment to conventional diesel fuel quality standards was registered on 24 March 2026 and has since been repealed. Plain-English summary.

The Carbon Capture Technologies Program funding rules were amended from 24 March 2026 and repealed on 11 August 2026. Learn what changed and what applies now.

Federal amendments to AML/CTF Rules 2025 registered 24 March 2026 cover reporting groups, enrolment, customer due diligence, and miscellaneous changes.

The AML/CTF Class Exemptions Amendment Rules 2026 came into force on 24 March 2026 and was repealed on 11 August 2026. Key facts for reporting entities.

NSW monthly payroll tax due dates and system outages for May and June 2026, including the shifted May deadline and annual return details.

Revenue NSW has opened the 2026 annual payroll tax return. Lodgement is via the Payroll Tax Online portal and the deadline is 28 July 2026.

Revenue NSW has updated payroll tax rates and tools for 2026-27. The first monthly return for July 2026 is due by 7 August 2026.

Revenue NSW has released a new payroll tax calendar and how-to video series to help NSW businesses meet lodgement and payment deadlines.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Lui Stephen Seve under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 11 August 2026.

A formal disqualification notice dated 11 August 2026 prohibits Sam Samina Sia Toevai from acting as a superannuation fund trustee or manager.

The federal government has reappointed a member of the Commonwealth Grants Commission, effective 11 August 2026. No business compliance obligations apply.

A new exemption notice for special purpose heavy vehicles is in force from 11 August 2026 and expires 15 August 2031. Read what the notice covers.

A technical amendment to private health insurance medical device and human tissue levy regulations was registered, then listed as repealed on the Federal Regist

A new Australian rule sets how New Zealand wine producers convert foreign currency when calculating their Wine Equalisation Tax producer rebate, from 11 August

A new federal exemption notice covers special purpose vehicles up to 40 tonnes under National Class 1 permits, commencing 16 August 2026 and expiring 15 August

The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Michael Downes, dated 11 August 2026, recorded on the Federal Register of Legisla

A Queensland man with no QBCC licence was convicted and fined $8,000 for doing building work without a licence at a Sippy Down property.