Australian Regulatory Updates

The federal government registered an amendment to Australia's therapeutic goods manufacturing rules on 6 October 2026. Read what is known and where to find deta

ASIC's RG 271 sets legally enforceable rules for handling customer complaints internally. Covers AFS licensees, credit licensees, super trustees and more.

A new legislative instrument sets prescribed payment dates for the agricultural and veterinary chemical products levy, in force from 9 December 2025 to 2 Octobe

The Commonwealth has registered a determination authorising a government-to-government funding transfer to states and territories under the Federal Financial Re

Pipeline Licence WA-19-PL covering the Jansz-Io to Barrow Island pipeline in Western Australia was varied and gazetted on 2 October 2026.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against Krystal Scott dated 2 October 2026, prohibiting her from acting as a superannuation fund trustee.

A notifiable instrument prohibits entry and remaining within Booderee Botanic Gardens in Booderee National Park, in force from 2 October 2026.

A formal disqualification notice for Andrew Billiet under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 took effect on 2 October 2026.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Christopher Grant under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, effective 2 October 2026.

The Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2026 came into force on 2 October 2026. Read the full details here.

A new federal rule sets notification requirements for shot firers using automatic mutual recognition to work in Tasmania. Registered 2 October 2026.

The 2026 Direction sets prescribed levy payment dates and instalment arrangements for agricultural and veterinary chemical products, replacing the 2025 Directio

Australia's UN sanctions list has been updated as of 2 October 2026. See what this amendment means for businesses dealing with international parties.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Melanie Grant under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 2 October 2026.

New federal regulations amending fixed term contract rules under the Fair Work Regulations 2009 came into force on 2 October 2026. Read what is known.

The List of Exempt Native Specimens has been amended to cover the Commonwealth Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery, effective 2 October 2026.

A new legislative instrument amends ADF conditions of service across five schedules, covering allowances and training. Effective 2 October 2026.

The Aged Care Legislation Amendment (March Indexation and Other Measures) Rules 2026 amends aged care rules across multiple commencement dates from late March 2

Federal rules on minimum stockholding of medicines and medical supplies are amended in two stages: Schedule 1 from 1 April 2026, Schedule 2 from 1 October 2026.

The RBA has registered a variation to merchant card payment and surcharging standards, in force from 14 April 2026 until 1 October 2026.