Australian Regulatory Updates

A formal determination governs bulk wheat access at CHSB Bulk Terminal Pty Ltd in Geelong from 17 December 2025 until 30 September 2026.

The total allowable catch for Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) in the Torres Strait fishery has been amended, registered 13 February 2026, ceasing 30 September 202

The Poisons Standard June 2026 sets Australia's scheduling rules for medicines, poisons and controlled drugs, in force from 28 May 2026 to 30 September 2026.

A temporary federal rule reduces minimum diesel and gasoline stockholding requirements for fuel suppliers from 1 June 2026 to 30 September 2026 to secure region

The Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework) Rules 2026 amend the Digital ID Rules 2024, in force 15 June 2026 and repealed after 30 September 2026.

Secura Scaffold Services and director Nan Hu were fined $48,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW after an unsecured mobile scaffold put the public at risk.

ASIC's updated RG 179 sets out how managed discretionary account services for retail clients are regulated under the Corporations Act 2001.

From 10 December 2026, APP entities using AI or computer programs in decisions affecting individuals must update their privacy policies under APP 1.7 and 1.8.

The Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Act 2026 became law on 28 September 2026, amending the Customs Act 1901 and Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Act 1975.

The Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation No. 2) Act 2026 became law on 28 September 2026, amending defence and veterans legislation across five a

The Federal Register of Legislation has published a Notice of Rulings dated 30 September 2026. Read the full rulings at the official source.

The Department of Defence has formally appointed a Chief Judge Advocate under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982, recorded on the Federal Register of Legisla

A new federal instrument registered 30 September 2026 sets out designated vaccines under the National Immunisation Program, replacing the 2014 determination.

Act No. 92 of 2026 received Royal Assent on 30 September 2026 and is published on the Federal Register of Legislation. Details of coverage are not specified.

A gazette notice records a variation to a preserved licence held by Bis Industries Limited, registered on 30 September 2026 as Notice No 56 of 2026.

Act Numbers 93 and 94 of 2026 received Royal Assent on 30 September 2026. Details on the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au.

The federal government has updated minimum stockholding requirements for medicines and health products under the National Health Act 1953, effective 1 October 2

The federal government has updated PBS listing rules via an instrument registered 30 September 2026, amending the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Ben

A legislative instrument dated 30 September 2026 amends the rules for efficient funding of chemotherapy under a special arrangement. Details of what changed are

The federal government has updated PBS early supply rules for pharmacists. The amendment was registered on 30 September 2026 under the National Health Act 1953.