Australian Regulatory Updates

A gazette notice published 4 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL26 for the Bream B to Bream A offshore gas pipeline in Victoria.

A gazette notice dated 4 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL29 for the Blackback to Mackerel offshore pipeline in Victoria.

A Commonwealth determination registered on 4 August 2026 sets National Partnership payment amounts to states and territories for 2026-27 (Payment No. 2).

The federal government has proclaimed special public and bank holidays for Christmas Island for 2027. Registered 4 August 2026.

The federal government has proclaimed special public and bank holidays for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands for 2027. Registered 4 August 2026.

APRA's internal acting arrangements for senior officials are amended, with changes from 4 August 2026 and a second set commencing 1 September 2026.

A new federal legislative instrument for the DRIVEN Program supporting vehicle electrification came into force on 4 August 2026. Key facts for businesses.

A new member has been appointed to the Australian Statistics Advisory Council under the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975, recorded 4 August 2026.

A new federal exemption notice covers heavy vehicle work diary and record keeping during emergency services work, registered 4 August 2026, expiring 31 January

The Department of Infrastructure made Nominated Carrier Declaration No. 209 on 4 August 2026, recognising Research and Education Industry Network Telco Pty Ltd.

A new notice registered 4 August 2026 declares Whyalla Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing a 2023 notice.

A federal exemption notice allows Class 3 grain transport vehicles in South Australia to exceed standard mass limits. In force 4 August 2026 to 31 July 2031.

The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Amendment Rules 2026 came into force on 4 August 2026 and were repealed on 5 August 2026.

ASIC has banned Melbourne director Antonio Torcasio from managing companies for 5 years until 29 July 2031 following the failure of 8 businesses owing over $3 m

The Snapper Island Heritage Management Plan 2026 came into force on 3 August 2026, setting out heritage management policies and guidelines for Snapper Island.

The Snapper Island Heritage Management Plan 2026 was registered on 3 August 2026 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

A notice dated 3 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL8 for the Mackerel to Halibut pipeline in Victoria's offshore area.

ASIC is seeking Federal Court orders against Royce Capital, Royce (Aust) Real Estate, Louie Kortesis and Paul Chiodo over alleged unlicensed fund promotion.

ASIC cancelled the Australian credit licence of Zenoz Enterprises Pty Ltd effective 3 July 2026 for ceasing credit activity and unpaid industry funding levies.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Peter Galileos under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.