Plain-English summaries of regulatory changes affecting Australian small businesses.
Federal Register of Legislation
Services Australia and RX Management Pty Ltd have published a data matching program notice related to a March 2026 data breach, registered 13 July 2026.
21 July 2026
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ASIC Media Releases
ASIC has published estimated regulatory levies for 2025-26 across 52 subsectors. Total recoverable costs are $400.5 million, up 19% from 2024-25.
21 July 2026
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ASIC Media Releases
ASIC cancelled CAIP Services Pty Ltd AFS Licence 432297 effective 8 July 2026 under the Corporations Act 2001 for ceasing to carry on a financial services busin
21 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Department of the Treasury issued a disqualification notice against Shouna Mason on 8 July 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
21 July 2026
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ATO Rulings & Determinations
The ATO has updated Excise Ruling ER 2023/1 to reflect the increase in the maximum annual excise remission for eligible distillers and brewers from $350,000 to
20 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
Rules registered 17 July 2026 amend the Aged Care Rules 2025 to give people with Motor Neurone Disease priority access to assistive technology and home modifica
18 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
A gazette notice published 16 July 2026 records the renewal of Petroleum Exploration Permit WA-534-P under federal offshore petroleum law.
17 July 2026
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ASIC Media Releases
ASIC warns Australians about a surge in pump and dump share scams using AI deepfake videos and fake celebrity endorsements via social media and messaging apps.
17 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against Festus Okoh under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
13 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
Defence has amended Determination 2016/19 Conditions of service, consolidating decision-making under the CDF and updating removal and utilities provisions from
13 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
ACMA has gazetted a notice under s90(2) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 listing 13 community radio licensees that have applied to renew their licences.
13 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Australian Taxation Office has disqualified Sean McCormick under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, by notice dated 5 June 2026, registered
13 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The Australian Taxation Office has disqualified Tran Williams under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, by notice dated 11 June 2026, registered
13 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The ATO has disqualified Jae Jang under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, by notice dated 13 July 2026.
13 July 2026
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ASIC Media Releases
ASIC cancelled the AFS licence of Trive Financial Services Australia Pty Ltd (licence 424122) effective 1 July 2026 under the Corporations Act 2001.
10 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
CASA has registered the Designated Airspace Handbook 2026, updating airspace classifications across Australia. In force from 8 July 2026.
9 July 2026
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Federal Register of Legislation
The federal government has declared a quality assurance activity covering I-MED Radiology Network's review of radiologist reports, registered 8 July 2026.
9 July 2026
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