Australian Regulatory Updates

The Fuel Tax (Fuel Blends) Determination 2026 was registered on 16 July 2026, repealing the 2016 version. Learn what it covers for fuel tax purposes.

A new notice registered on 16 July 2026 declares Townsville Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area, replacing a 2022 notice.

Services Australia and the Department of Social Services have gazetted a data matching program notice relating to the Partnered Health Pty Ltd June 2026 data br

The Australian Treasurer has approved Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. to hold a stake in an Australian financial sector company under approval No. 14 of

The Treasurer has approved Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. to hold a stake in an Australian financial sector company under approval No. 15 of 2026.

On 16 July 2026, the Department of the Treasury made a formal Acting Chair appointment for Housing Australia. No business compliance obligations attached.

Federal instrument amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens for Gould's squid caught in Tasmania. It commenced 15 July 2026 and ceased 12 October 2026.

A new notice registered 15 July 2026 revokes an earlier declaration and redeclares Hobart Airport as a Security Controlled Airport under the Aviation Transport

The ATO issued or withdrew tax rulings on 15 July 2026 under the Taxation Administration Act 1953. Details of the affected rulings are in the full document.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a notification under subsection 30(1) of the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Act 1991, dated 14 July

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts has appointed inspectors effective 15 July 2026.

A formal disqualification notice has been issued against Matthew Glenn Thompson under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, dated 17 June 2026.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Samara Jayne Thompson under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 199

Western Sydney International Airport (Badgerys Creek) is now a designated first point of entry under the Biosecurity Act 2015, effective 15 July 2026.

The Parliamentary Service Classification Rules 2026 came into force on 15 July 2026, replacing the 2010 rules and setting out how Parliamentary Service employee

Ostrea angasi from the Tasmanian Shellfish Fishery was added to the exempt native specimens list on 15 July 2026, then repealed on 12 October 2026.

ASIC is consulting on remaking the qualified accountant rule under the Corporations Act 2001, which expires 1 October 2026. Submissions close 12 August 2026.

ASIC has banned former MWL Financial Services adviser Nicole Niu from providing financial services for 5 years. The ban stands after a Tribunal challenge was wi

The ATO has issued an addendum correcting cost base apportionment percentages in Class Ruling CR 2026/36 for Red Metal Limited shareholders.

ATO Class Ruling CR 2026/40 confirms FAR Ltd's $0.35 per share capital return is not a dividend. CGT event G1 applies to shareholders registered 3 June 2026.