Plain-English summaries of regulatory changes affecting Australian small businesses.
Federal Register of Legislation
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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ATO Rulings & Determinations
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
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
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
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
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
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Federal Register of Legislation
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
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Federal Register of Legislation
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
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