Australian Regulatory Updates

The gene technology regulator is seeking public comment on an application to commercially supply a genetically modified multivalent vaccine for chickens (DIR 22

The federal government has granted Perrys Fuel Distributors a formal exemption from the cash acceptance rules that came into force on 3 August 2026.

A gazette notice has been published about an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL24 covering the Whiting to Snapper pipeline in Victoria.

A gazette notice dated 3 August 2026 covers an application to vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL25 for the Whiting to Snapper offshore pipeline in Victoria.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal Notice of Disqualification against Raymond Henry Peterson, registered 3 August 2026.

The Department of the Treasury registered Notice of Substituted Rates of Excise Duty No. 3 (2026) on 3 August 2026. Full rates and affected goods at legislation

A federal direction set Medicare benefit rules for NSW Single Employer Model Trial medical services from 7 May 2026 to 30 June 2026. Now repealed.

A gazette notice dated 3 August 2026 covers an application to protect the area known as Magazine Hill in Queensland. Read what the notice states.

TMX Group has completed its acquisition of Cboe Australia, now rebranded as TMX Australia Exchange, following ASIC regulatory approval in July 2026.

The Disability Standards for Education Amendment Standards 2025 amends the 2005 Standards in two areas from 17 November 2025 to 1 August 2026.

The federal government has amended PBS floor price rules to add designated brands under the 2023 determination, taking effect 1 August 2026.

The federal government has amended minimum stockholding rules for certain health products, with Schedule 1 changes registered 25 February 2026.

A new direction dated 31 July 2026 sets out Medicare benefits payable for medical services under the NSW Single Employer Model Trial.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water invites public comments on a proposal to prepare six draft management plans for 44 Australia

A technical PBS update classifying drugs as F1 or F2 applied from 31 July 2026 under the National Health Act 1953 but has since been repealed.

Amendment Determination (No. 7) 2026 under the National Health Act 1953 was in force 31 July 2026 to 12 October 2026 and has since been repealed.

This 2026 PBS early supply specification amendment was in force from 31 July to 12 October 2026 and has since been repealed.

Technical amendment to the Highly Specialised Drugs Program applied from 31 July 2026 and was repealed on 12 October 2026. Details on checking current listings.

Instrument amending the National Capital Plan for the Hume Circle Precinct was registered 31 July 2026 under the ACT Planning and Land Management Act 1988.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Regulations 2026 amended four superannuation instruments from 23 February 2026 before repeal on 2 July 2026.