Australian Regulatory Updates

Three Northern Territory fisheries are now listed as exempt native specimens under the EPBC Act, affecting export permit requirements. Registered 20 August 2026

A notifiable instrument registered on 20 August 2026 authorises a minister to exercise powers relating to Treasury Portfolio instruments under the Acts Interpre

The Biosecurity (Reportable Biosecurity Incidents) Determination 2026 came into force on 20 August 2026, replacing the 2016 rules. Key changes explained.

The Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department was formally reappointed on 20 August 2026 under the Public Service Act 1999. No impact on small business.

A formal disqualification notice has been registered against Bradley Oswald under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 on 20 August 2026.

A formal disqualification notice dated 20 August 2026 prohibits Kim Bradford from acting as a trustee or manager of a superannuation fund under Australian law.

A formal disqualification notice dated 20 August 2026 prohibits Louis Kpossou from acting as a superannuation fund trustee, investment manager, or custodian.

The Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) By-Laws 2026 commenced on 20 August 2026, replacing the 2016 by-laws. Key topics covered explained.

ASIC registered a new corporations instrument on 20 August 2026. Full details of what it amends or repeals are in the instrument text.

A formal disqualification notice against Tolufitu Tusitala has been registered on 20 August 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

The Defence (Individual Benefits) Determination (No. 9) 2026 came into force on 20 August 2026, covering benefits for Defence personnel only.

Six South Australian ports are formally declared security regulated ports under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 from 20 August

The MRL Standard for agricultural and veterinary chemical product residues in food and produce was amended on 20 August 2026. Details of the changes inside.

ASIC has formally appointed an associate member to the External Reporting Australia Governing Council. The notifiable instrument was registered on 21 August 202

The NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026 received royal assent on 20 August 2026. Key changes across five schedules explained.

The National Emergency Medal Regulations 2011 have been amended, with the updated version in force as of 21 August 2026. Details of changes not specified.

Transitional rules under the Environment Protection Reform Act 2025 commenced 21 August 2026, covering changeover of environmental protection arrangements.

A new federal environmental standard was registered and came into force on 20 August 2026 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 199

A Notice of Disqualification relating to Teresa Celine Coyne has been published on the Federal Register of Legislation, dated 20 August 2026.

APRA has issued a formal disqualification notice against John Coyne dated 20 August 2026 under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.