Australian Regulatory Updates

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Federal Register of Legislation
Bonney Energy Victoria granted exemption from cash acceptance rules
Bonney Energy Victoria Pty Ltd has been granted a formal exemption from Cash Acceptance Industry Code rules, registered 7 August 2026, with ACCC reporting condi
7 August 2026
retailtransport
Federal Register of Legislation
Revocation of National Class 3 Euro VI Wide-Spaced Twinsteer Mass Exemption Notice
The federal government has revoked a mass exemption notice for National Class 3 Euro VI wide-spaced twinsteer heavy vehicles, with cancellation taking effect 28
7 August 2026
transport
Federal Register of Legislation
Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps - Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2026 (No.12)
A new notice amending or suspending heavy vehicle road network access conditions was registered on 7 August 2026. Specific roads and changes are not stated.
7 August 2026
transport
ASIC Media Releases
ASIC suspends AFS licence of CFD issuer GFA Capital Markets for five months
ASIC has suspended GFA Capital Markets Ltd's AFS licence (398104) from 23 July 2026 to 18 December 2026 over client money and compliance failures.
6 August 2026
finance
ASIC Media Releases
Former Berndale director jailed for misusing nearly $700,000 in client funds
Stavro D'Amore sentenced to 3 years 10 months for dishonestly misusing $681,496 in Berndale Capital funds. What the Corporations Act charges mean for directors.
6 August 2026
financeprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
Notice of Disqualification - Huu Cuong Nguyen - 5 August 2026
A formal disqualification notice dated 5 August 2026 has been issued against Huu Cuong Nguyen under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
5 August 2026
finance
Federal Register of Legislation
Notice of Disqualification - Wayne Seiler - 5 August 2026
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Wayne Seiler under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
5 August 2026
finance
ATO Rulings & Determinations
ATO publishes consultation compendium on Payday Super transition rules (LCR 2026/1EC)
The ATO has released LCR 2026/1EC, summarising submissions on draft Payday Super transition rules. Key clarifications on which SG rules apply from 1 July 2026.
5 August 2026
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ATO Rulings & Determinations
ATO publishes consultation compendium for Payday Super eligible contributions ruling (LCR 2026/2EC)
The ATO has released a compendium summarising feedback from the LCR 2026/D2 consultation on Payday Super eligible contributions. Key issues and ATO positions ex
5 August 2026
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ATO Rulings & Determinations
ATO publishes consultation compendium for Payday Super SG charge ruling LCR 2026/3EC
The ATO has released LCR 2026/3EC, summarising public consultation feedback on how the Superannuation Guarantee charge is calculated under Payday Super rules.
5 August 2026
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ATO Rulings & Determinations
ATO Erratum: Dates corrected in Class Ruling CR 2026/20 for Leo Lithium Limited
The ATO has issued an erratum correcting typographical date errors in Class Ruling CR 2026/20, which covers Leo Lithium Limited's return of capital and special
5 August 2026
finance
ATO Rulings & Determinations
CR 2026/46: Tax treatment of NSW forestry industry worker support payments
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/46 covers the tax treatment of three payment types under the NSW Forestry Industry Worker Support Program, applying from 11 November 20
5 August 2026
agriculture
ATO Rulings & Determinations
CR 2026/47: Tax concession for Central Waste Group employees whose share options were cancelled
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/47 confirms the section 83A-33 tax concession applies to CWG employees whose share options were cancelled on 27 May 2024.
5 August 2026
financeprofessional-services
ATO Rulings & Determinations
CR 2026/48: Tax treatment of ACIRT redundancy payments for construction workers
ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/48 sets out income tax rules for payments from ACIRT to construction workers when employment ends, applying 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029
5 August 2026
construction
ATO Rulings & Determinations
LCR 2026/1: How old quarterly super rules interact with the new Payday Super system
The ATO's LCR 2026/1 explains how old quarterly superannuation guarantee rules apply during the switchover to Payday Super from 1 July 2026.
5 August 2026
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ATO Rulings & Determinations
ATO Ruling LCR 2026/2: What Counts as an Eligible Contribution Under Payday Super
The ATO's LCR 2026/2 explains what qualifies as an eligible contribution under the Payday Super system that commenced on 1 July 2026.
5 August 2026
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ATO Rulings & Determinations
ATO Ruling LCR 2026/3: How the SG Charge Is Calculated Under Payday Super
The ATO has published LCR 2026/3, explaining how the superannuation guarantee charge is calculated under the Payday Super rules from 1 July 2026.
5 August 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
Notice of Rulings 5 August 2026
The Federal Register of Legislation published a Notice of Rulings dated 5 August 2026. Full ruling content is available at the official source.
5 August 2026
financeprofessional-services
Federal Register of Legislation
New Federal Determination Registered for Dingo Population Canis familiaris Wilkerr
The federal government registered a new legal determination on 5 August 2026 relating to the Canis familiaris Wilkerr dingo population under federal environment
5 August 2026
agricultureconstruction
Federal Register of Legislation
ATO motor vehicle registries data-matching program - gazette notice 4 August 2026
The ATO published a gazette notice on 4 August 2026 announcing a data-matching program using state and territory motor vehicle registry records.
5 August 2026
tradestransportconstructionagriculture