Australian Regulatory Updates

The List of Exempt Native Specimens has been amended to cover the Commonwealth Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery, effective 2 October 2026.

A new legislative instrument amends ADF conditions of service across five schedules, covering allowances and training. Effective 2 October 2026.

The Aged Care Legislation Amendment (March Indexation and Other Measures) Rules 2026 amends aged care rules across multiple commencement dates from late March 2

Federal rules on minimum stockholding of medicines and medical supplies are amended in two stages: Schedule 1 from 1 April 2026, Schedule 2 from 1 October 2026.

The RBA has registered a variation to merchant card payment and surcharging standards, in force from 14 April 2026 until 1 October 2026.

A new amendment sets staged minimum stockholding requirements for medicines across five schedules from 1 April 2026 to 1 October 2026.

The federal government has amended minimum stockholding rules under the National Health Act 1953, with changes taking effect 1 June 2026 and 1 October 2026.

A Defence amendment covering overseas health costs for ADF members was in force from 15 June 2026 to 1 October 2026. It has since been repealed.

A 2026 federal instrument amended RTO data reporting requirements under the NVETR Act 2011. Registered on 10 July 2026, repealed 1 October 2026.

From 1 October 2026, NSW strata committee members are required to complete free online training within three months of appointment via the Strata Hub platform.

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has varied the self-insurance licence held by Wilson Security Pty Ltd. Registered 1 October 2026.

The National Code of Practice for overseas education providers has been amended to update student transfer rules, commencing 1 October 2026.

New federal regulations amending the Migration Regulations 1994 for student visas commenced 1 October 2026. Read what is known and where to find details.

A new federal instrument effective 1 October 2026 requires certain student visa applications to be made from outside Australia. Key facts for businesses.

A 2026 amendment to student visa applicant class rules applied only from 1 to 2 October 2026 before being repealed. Details for education providers and agents.

A now-repealed 2026 regulation amended the Annual Titles Administration Levy rules for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage title holders.

The Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan Amendment (Borrowing Institutions) Regulations 2026 came into force 1 May 2026 and was repealed on 18 August 2026.

The Public Lending Right Scheme payment rates were modified from 14 May 2026 to 30 September 2026. Learn what changed and where to find the details.

The Biosecurity Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2026 came into force 29 June 2026 and was repealed 16 September 2026. It is no longer in effect.

A 2026 regulation amended biosecurity inspection fees charged at the Australian border on imported goods. The regulation is no longer in force.