Australian Regulatory Updates

QBCC has updated its guidance for licensed Pool Safety Inspectors in Queensland, clarifying when a visit triggers a statutory inspection obligation.

QBCC fact sheet sets out mandatory record keeping rules for licensed Pool Safety Inspectors in Queensland, effective May 2026.

ASIC is consulting on extending eight regulatory instruments due to expire in 2027. Submissions close at 5pm AEST on 8 September 2026.

A liquidator disciplinary committee has publicly reprimanded registered liquidator Simon John Thorn over his appointment as administrator of Premier Energy Reso

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Russell Jones, dated 10 August 2026, registered as F2026N00574.

A federal direction covering Medicare benefits for medical services under Victoria's Single Employer Model Trial was in force from 5 January 2026 to 30 June 202

CASA issued a temporary exemption for ATC licence holders at Ballina Aerodrome from recency and currency requirements, active 17 June to 9 August 2026.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a disqualification notice against Tracey Louise Browne, registered on 10 August 2026. Reference: F2026N00439.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a Notice of Disqualification against Scott Alexander Browne, dated 23 June 2026 and registered 10 August 2026.

The NHMRC Regulations 2026 came into force on 10 August 2026, replacing the 2016 regulation and updating consultation notice requirements.

New regulations amend ASIC, Competition and Consumer, and Corporations rules under two schedules commencing August and September 2026. Key facts for businesses.

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Disqualification relating to Anthony Draper, dated 7 August 2026, administered by the Department o

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Confirmation of Disqualification for Alexia Dew, dated 6 August 2026 and registered 10 August 2026

Technical update to Australian coin specifications made under the Currency Act 1965, registered 10 August 2026. No business obligations are imposed.

A new notice registered on 10 August 2026 updates the declaration of Cairns Airport as a security controlled airport and its airside area boundaries.

A federal update to Medicare benefit assignment rules took effect 1 July 2026, amending the Health Insurance Regulations 2018. Details below.

A new federal declaration formally recognises the ACT Integrity Commission as a criminal law-enforcement agency under the Telecommunications (Interception and A

The federal government granted a formal Cash Acceptance industry code exemption to K S & C A Hunt & Son Pty Ltd, registered 10 August 2026.

ASIC reported 150 administrative enforcement outcomes in 2025-26, including banning 87 from financial services and disqualifying 36 directors.

ASIC has suspended the AFS licence of Central Accord Pty Ltd (licence 226405) for 6 months from 30 July 2026 until 4 February 2027.