Australian Regulatory Updates

A new federal rule sets approved methods for calculating compressed natural gas mass for excise purposes, in force 20 July 2026, replacing the 2016 determinatio

A 2026 amendment direction on e-monitoring in the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery was registered then later ceased to be in force.

A variation to the Horsham Radio Licence Area Plan was in force from 20 July 2026 to 12 October 2026 and has since been repealed.

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations published a notice on 20 July 2026 varying a licence held by CSL Limited.

A formal disqualification notice against Charlene Fuchs was registered on 20 July 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

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

The disqualification of Michael Heaton-Harris under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 was confirmed effective 17 July 2026.

ASIC's 2025-26 enforcement results: $830 million in court-ordered penalties and $643.5 million returned to customers across financial services firms.

A routine constitutional gazette notice recording the Governor-General's absence from Australia on 18 July 2026. No impact on small business obligations.

ASIC has suspended the AFS licence of Prime Value Asset Management Limited (no. 222055) until 7 August 2026 for failing to lodge audit reports and financial sta

A brief overview of the Housing Australia Investment Mandate Amendment (2026 Measures No. 4) Direction 2026, registered 17 July 2026 and now repealed.

A new federal rule registered on 17 July 2026 sets out how to correct LPG volume for temperature and pressure when calculating excise duty.

A new federal rule registered on 17 July 2026 sets out how to calculate recycled oil volume for excise purposes in captive use arrangements.

A new legislative instrument dated 17 July 2026 sets annual limits on Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian visa applications in Australia.

A new instrument registered on 17 July 2026 specifies Commonwealth priorities for Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian visas under the Community Support Pro

A new determination dated 17 July 2026 sets out a Ministerial decision on PBS statutory price reductions for first new brand medicines in August 2026.

ASIC held a roundtable on 30 June 2026 and published Report 835 on innovation in financial markets. Key themes cover listings, infrastructure and tokenisation.

ASIC has banned former MWL Financial Services adviser Christian Henry for three years following an Administrative Review Tribunal decision on 30 June 2026.

The FSCP has cancelled Peter Morrison-Dowd's financial adviser registration from 10 July 2026 and banned re-registration until after 13 September 2027.

A 2026 amendment updates the standard listing degrees and courses that meet education requirements for financial advisers, effective 16 July 2026.