Disallowable Instrument Summaries

The disallowable instruments listed below are registered on the Federal Register of Legislation and are currently open for disallowance. The Legislation Act 2003 sets out the requirements for registration, tabling and disallowance of legislative instruments. The summary for each legislative instrument was generated using a large language model, taking each instrument’s Explanatory Statement as the source document. Each summary is then checked by a researcher in the Parliamentary Library for accuracy, but is not comprehensive. Please contact the Parliamentary Library if you have additional questions.

This table was last updated 16/12/2024 4:31 PM

Name	Portfolio	Registered	Deadline HoR	Deadline Senate	Tabled HoR	Tabled Senate
Legislation (Deferral of Sunsetting—Competition and Consumer (Industry Code—Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat)) Regulation) Certificate 2024	Attorney-General's	12/09/2024	04/02/2025	04/02/2025	08/10/2024	16/09/2024	The Legislation (Deferral of Sunsetting—Competition and Consumer (Industry Code—Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat)) Regulation) Certificate 2024 is a legislative instrument made under paragraph 51(1)(c) of the Legislation Act 2003. It defers the sunsetting date of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code—Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat)) Regulation 2014 by 24 months, from 1 October 2024 to 1 October 2026. This deferral allows the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) to complete its review of the Regulation and for the government to consider further reforms. The Regulation ensures fair and transparent access to port terminal services for bulk wheat exporters. The deferral prevents the administrative burden of remaking the Regulation for a short period before it is either repealed, remade, or replaced. The Certificate ensures continuity in the regulatory framework while DAFF finalizes its review and the government implements any necessary changes.
Social Security (Youth Allowance — Satisfactory Study Progress) Guidelines 2024	Social Services	13/09/2024	04/02/2025	05/02/2025	08/10/2024	17/09/2024	The Social Security (Youth Allowance ─ Satisfactory Study Progress) Guidelines 2024 outline the criteria for determining whether a student is making satisfactory progress towards completing their course of education to qualify for youth allowance. These guidelines replace the 2014 version, with minor formatting and wording changes. To qualify for youth allowance, a student must be making satisfactory progress, which is assessed by the Secretary based on the guidelines. The guidelines also address the handling of protected information under the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, specifying the conditions under which such information can be recorded, disclosed, or used. The guidelines are a legislative instrument under subsection 541B(3B) of the Social Security Act 1991 and are subject to the provisions of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. They include specific sections defining terms, amending or repealing previous instruments, and considering circumstances beyond a student's control when assessing satisfactory progress.
Aged Care Legislation Amendment (September Indexation) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	13/09/2024	04/02/2025	06/02/2025	08/10/2024	18/09/2024	The Aged Care Legislation Amendment (September Indexation) Instrument 2024 amends the Aged Care (Subsidy, Fees and Payments) Determination 2014, the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) (Subsidy and Other Measures) Determination 2014, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles 2014. Its purpose is to increase the dollar amount of certain accommodation-related supplements payable to approved aged care providers from 20 September 2024, in line with changes to the Australian consumer price index (CPI) and age pension rates. It also updates the maximum accommodation charge for post-2008 reform aged care residents due to routine indexation.
Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 1)	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	12/09/2024	04/02/2025	04/02/2025	08/10/2024	16/09/2024	This Amendment Determination modifies the Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Determination 2021, which sets the tax rates for spectrum licences based on frequency range and population coverage. The Determination determines spectrum licence tax by setting two components: the Main Component, payable in relation to all spectrum licences, and the Electromagnetic Energy Component (the EME Component), payable only in relation to some spectrum licences. The EME Component will be used to offset expenditure related to the Commonwealth’s electromagnetic energy program. For the 2024-25 financial year, the total EME Component is set at $2,090,532, indexed by the June 2024 CPI increase of 3.8%. This amount is distributed among relevant spectrum licensees subject to the EME Component of spectrum licence tax, based on the frequency range of the licence and the population coverage of the licence relative to the Australian population.
Administrative Review Tribunal Rules 2024	Attorney-General's	18/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 establishes the Administrative Review Tribunal, replacing the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. The Act allows the Minister to make rules necessary for its operation. The Administrative Review Tribunal Rules 2024 set out the timeframes for applying for review, requirements for decision-makers issuing notices, witness fees, and allowances. They also identify certain decisions that cannot be referred to the Tribunal’s guidance and appeals panel, prescribe matters decision-makers must consider when giving notices, and outline additional powers and functions for the Tribunal. The Rules also specify fees for applications to the Tribunal and the President.
Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination (No. 3) 2024	Health and Aged Care	23/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination (No. 3) 2024, made under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, specifies ingredients that may be contained in listed medicines in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods and sets requirements for their inclusion. This Determination repeals and replaces the previous Determination (No. 2) 2024. It includes new ingredients, such as Akkermansia muciniphila, and updates requirements for several existing ingredients to align with the Poisons Standard. The Determination ensures the quality and safety of listed medicines by regulating ingredient use, including their source, concentration, and labeling requirements. It also incorporates references to international pharmacopoeia and other relevant documents, ensuring that listed medicines meet established safety and quality benchmarks.
Social Security (Declared Overseas Terrorist Act—Bamyan 2024) Declaration 2024	Home Affairs	25/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Social Security (Declared Overseas Terrorist Act—Bamyan 2024) Declaration 2024 is made under subsection 35B(1) of the Social Security Act 1991 by the Prime Minister. Part 2.24AA of the Act provides financial assistance to Australian residents and certain other persons who are victims of a declared overseas terrorist act through the Australian Victim of Terrorism Overseas Payment (AVTOP) scheme. The AVTOP scheme applies to overseas terrorist acts declared by the Prime Minister. Section 5 of the Declaration identifies the shooting in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan on 17 May 2024 as a declared overseas terrorist act. A terrorist act is defined in section 100.1 of the Criminal Code as an action or threat intended to advance a political, religious, or ideological cause, and to coerce or intimidate a government or the public. The action must also cause death or serious physical harm to a person; endanger another person’s life; cause serious damage to property; create a serious risk to the health or safety of the public; or seriously interfere with, seriously disrupt or destroy an electronic system such as an information system, telecommunications system, financial system, system used for the delivery of essential government services, or system used for or by an essential public utility or transport system. The Declaration triggers the application of the AVTOP scheme to this specific terrorist act, allowing eligible victims to apply for financial assistance.
Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services—Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair) Amendment Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services—Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair) Amendment Determination 2024 amends item 38461 in the Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services—Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair) Determination 2021. This amendment allows additional devices to be accessed for transcatheter mitral valve repair in patients with degenerative mitral valve regurgitation by removing the requirement to use a specific device. This change enables providers to choose between available devices and allows future devices listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods to be accessed under this item.
Radiocommunications (Cordless Communications Devices) Class Licence Variation 2024 (No. 1)	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued the Radiocommunications (Cordless Communications Devices) Class Licence Variation 2024 (No. 1) under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. This instrument authorizes the operation of cordless communications devices (CCD), including DECT technology devices, within specified frequency bands, provided they comply with certain conditions such as power limits and electromagnetic energy emission requirements. The instrument varies the CCD Class Licence to remove the condition that carriage service provider must not operate a cordless communications device to provide a carriage service to a person outside the provider’s immediate circle.
Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—October 2024) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—October 2024) Instrument 2024 (the Instrument) repeals and replaces the Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2024) Instrument 2024, which had been in effect since 1 June 2024. The purpose of the Instrument is principally to revise the scheduling arrangements for several substances that are included in the current Poisons Standard, and to include several specified substances in the current Poisons Standard for the first time. Changes include amendments to existing entries for substances like azelaic acid, carbendazim, dimethylacetamide, ethylmorphine, glycopyrronium, moxidectin, nicotine, and tranexamic acid. New entries are added for substances such as cytisine, vatinoxan hydrochloride, and several new chemical entities. The Instrument also updates references to Australian and international standards for child-resistant packaging and exempt preparations. These changes aim to ensure public health and safety by regulating the availability and handling of medicines and poisons.
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services) Determination 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	04/10/2024	04/02/2025	12/02/2025	08/10/2024	09/10/2024	The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services) Determination 2024 establishes minimum energy efficiency, labelling and product performance requirements, as well as associated requirements for conducting tests for incandescent lamps for general lighting services. It increases the minimum energy efficiency requirements and includes a limited grandfathering period to phase out certain inefficient lighting products. This determination replaces the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services) Determination 2016 and includes several substantive changes, such as expanding the scope to cover a wider range of lamps, removing certain exclusions, and increasing the minimum efficacy level for mains voltage incandescent lamps. The determination aims to further improve lighting energy efficiency regulation by phasing out inefficient incandescent lamps in Australia and introducing minimum standards for LED lamps in Australia and New Zealand, aligned with EU Ecodesign lighting efficiency regulations.
Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products)(Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Rules 2024	Health and Aged Care	04/10/2024	04/02/2025	12/02/2025	08/10/2024	09/10/2024	The Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Rules 2024 establish transitional rules under the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products)(Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2023. These rules address the application of new measures to pre-supplied regulated tobacco items and the inclusion of health promotion inserts in retail packaging during the main transition period. The Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023 (the new Act) regulates the advertising and presentation of tobacco products to discourage their use. The transitional rules define a 'new measure transition period' and allow retailers additional time to sell old stock compliant with either the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 or the new Act. Health promotion inserts may be included in packaging before this requirement becomes mandatory.
ASIC Corporations and Credit (Repeal) Instrument 2024/507	Treasury	24/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The ASIC Corporations (Record-Keeping Requirements for Australian Financial Services Licensees when Giving Personal Advice) Instrument 2024/508 modifies Division 3 of Part 7.6 of the Corporations Act 2001 to insert a new section 912G. This section imposes specific record-keeping requirements for AFS licensees when giving personal advice to retail clients, ensuring compliance with the best interests duty and related obligations. The Instrument extends the requirements of the expired Class Order [CO 14/923] until 1 October 2029. The Repeal Instrument 2024/507 repeals [CO 14/923] and other related instruments, remaking their relief and requirements in a new instrument. The record-keeping obligations include maintaining records for at least seven years and ensuring accessibility. The Instrument is made under paragraph 926A(2)(c) of the Act and is a disallowable legislative instrument.
Human Services (Medicare) (Medicare Programs) Amendment Specification 2024	Social Services	02/10/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Human Services (Medicare) (Medicare Programs) Amendment Specification 2024 amends the Human Services (Medicare) (Medicare Programs) Specification 2021 to include the Assisted Reproductive Technology Storage Funding Program as a 'medicare program' under paragraph 41G(b) of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973. This program assists eligible patients with fertility treatment costs due to cancer or genetic conditions by reducing out-of-pocket expenses for cryostorage services. The amendment also removes the Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Scheme from the Principal Specification, as it is now fully covered under the Health Insurance Act 1973. Specifying these programs as 'medicare programs' allows for the necessary sharing and accessing of protected information by authorized officers to administer and ensure compliance with the programs.
National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Rules 2024	Social Services	25/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Rules 2024 amends the National Redress Scheme for Child Sexual Abuse Rules 2018 to align with changes made by the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024. The instrument repeals section 14 of the Rules, removing the restriction on people making redress applications from gaol, and amends subsection 37(1) to update the assessment process for applicants with serious criminal convictions. Additionally, it inserts section 31A to prescribe information in notices to funders of last resort when an offer is accepted, including the total amount of redress the person will receive. The amendments ensure consistency with the Act and aim to make the Scheme more equitable and survivor-focused.
Biosecurity Amendment (Time for Payment of Charge for Low Value Goods) Regulations 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	27/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Biosecurity Amendment (Time for Payment of Charge for Low Value Goods) Regulations 2024 (the Amendment Regulations) amend the Biosecurity Regulation 2016 to change the time of payment of a cost-recovery charge for low value goods brought into Australian territory that are the subject of a self-assessed clearance declaration. From 1 October 2024 a new cost-recovery charge will come into effect, relating to biosecurity matters in respect of low value goods brought into Australian territory that are the subject of a self-assessed clearance declaration. The new cost-recovery charge gives effect to one aspect of the government’s election commitment to sustainably fund the Commonwealth biosecurity system and an associated 2023-24 Federal Budget measure. The Amendment Regulations facilitate the implementation of the cost-recovery charge by identifying when the liability to pay arises.
Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens – Queensland Gulf of Carpentaria Developmental Fin Fish Trawl Fishery, September 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	20/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) aims to protect Australia's native wildlife by regulating international trade to prevent over-exploitation and safeguard ecosystems. Section 303DB of the EPBC Act establishes a List of Exempt Native Specimens, which exempts certain specimens from trade control provisions. This instrument removes specimens derived from fish or invertebrates taken in the Queensland Gulf of Carpentaria Developmental Fin Fish Trawl Fishery from the list in Schedule 1 and lists them under Schedule 2 which makes them subject to restrictions or conditions. These conditions require that the specimens are taken lawfully and are included in the list while an approved wildlife trade operation declaration is in place. This allows the export of these specimens without export permits, provided the conditions are met. The instrument's sole effect is to permit continued export for these specimens subject to the conditions provided in the notation as specified in Schedule 2.
Therapeutic Goods Legislation Amendment (Standard for Therapeutic Vaping Goods) (TGO 110) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Therapeutic Goods Legislation Amendment (Standard for Therapeutic Vaping Goods) (TGO 110) Instrument 2024 amends TGO 110 to enhance the quality and safety standards for therapeutic vaping goods. These amendments include reducing the maximum nicotine concentration, limiting container volumes, restricting permissible ingredients, and introducing pharmaceutical-like labelling and packaging requirements. The Amendment Instrument also updates the Therapeutic Goods (Exempt Monographs) Determination 2021 by removing items related to therapeutic vaping substances and accessories. These changes aim to address the increasing rates of vaping among youth and young adults in Australia, which have raised significant public health concerns. The reforms are part of a broader strategy to reduce the use of tobacco and nicotine products by 2030, aligning with the National Tobacco Strategy 2023-2030. The Amendment Instrument incorporates various international standards and pharmacopoeia to ensure the quality and safety of therapeutic vaping goods.
Migration Amendment (Family Violence Provisions for Skilled Visa Applications) Regulations 2024	Home Affairs	14/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Migration Amendment (Family Violence Provisions for Skilled Visa Applications) Regulations 2024 amend the Migration Regulations 1994 to include family violence provisions for certain Skilled visas. This allows secondary applicants, such as spouses or de facto partners, to be granted a visa if their relationship with the primary applicant ends due to family violence committed by the primary applicant. The primary applicant must either have their visa granted or refused for reasons including family violence. The amendments extend family violence provisions to several Skilled visas and modify the 'one fails, all fail' criteria to ensure all applicants meet public interest and special return criteria. Additionally, the requirement for secondary applicants to pay a second VAC instalment for functional English is waived if they meet the family violence provisions. The Regulations also allow secondary applicants to seek merits review without a fee if their visa is refused due to the primary applicant's visa refusal.
Statement of Principles concerning myelodysplastic neoplasm (syndrome) (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 77 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning myelodysplastic syndrome (No. 74 of 2015). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to eligible war service under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (the VEA), defence service under the VEA and peacetime service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) before it can be said that, on the balance of probabilities, myelodysplastic neoplasm (syndrome) or death from myelodysplastic neoplasm (syndrome) is connected with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes updated definitions, factors, and conditions related to the syndrome, reflecting the latest medical-scientific evidence. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 339 of the MRCA apply.
Statement of Principles concerning subcutaneous lipoma (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 82 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning lipoma (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 100 of 2015). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to operational service under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), peacekeeping service under the VEA, hazardous service under the VEA, British nuclear test defence service under the VEA, warlike service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and non-warlike service under the MRCA before it can be said that a reasonable hypothesis has been raised connecting subcutaneous lipoma or death from subcutaneous lipoma, with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and the latest format, replacing the previous versions. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 338 of the MRCA apply.
Statement of Principles concerning Merkel cell carcinoma (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 80 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	21/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin No. 7 of 2016. The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to operational service under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), peacekeeping service under the VEA, hazardous service under the VEA, British nuclear test defence service under the VEA, warlike service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and non-warlike service under the MRCA before it can be said that a reasonable hypothesis has been raised connecting Merkel cell carcinoma or death from Merkel cell carcinoma, with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and the latest format, replacing the previous versions. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 338 of the MRCA apply.
Statement of Principles concerning non-melanoma malignant neoplasm of the skin (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 78 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 7 of 2016). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to operational service under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), peacekeeping service under the VEA, hazardous service under the VEA, British nuclear test defence service under the VEA, warlike service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and non-warlike service under the MRCA before it can be said that a reasonable hypothesis has been raised connecting non-melanoma malignant neoplasm of the skin or death from non-melanoma malignant neoplasm of the skin, with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and the latest format, replacing the previous versions. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 338 of the MRCA apply.
Statement of Principles concerning Merkel cell carcinoma (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 81 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	21/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 8 of 2016). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to eligible war service (other than operational service) under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), defence service (other than hazardous service and British nuclear test defence service) under the VEA and peacetime service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) before it can be said that, on the balance of probabilities, Merkel cell carcinoma or death from Merkel cell carcinoma is connected with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and the latest format, replacing the previous versions. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 339 of the MRCA applies.
Statement of Principles concerning Achilles tendinopathy (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 87 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	21/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces Statement of Principles concerning Achilles tendinopathy and bursitis (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 97 of 2015). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to eligible war service (other than operational service) under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), defence service (other than hazardous service and British nuclear test defence service) under the VEA and peacetime service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) before it can be said that, on the balance of probabilities, Achilles tendinopathy or death from Achilles tendinopathy is connected with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and the latest format, replacing the previous versions. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 339 of the MRCA apply.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Measures No. 5) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument amends Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 to establish authority for government spending on activities administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. Funding is provided for the expansion of the Measures to Progress First Nations Digital Inclusion program, including the deployment of Digital Champions alongside community Wi-Fi infrastructure projects in First Nations communities ($40 million over four years from 2023-24), and for supporting the Australian Associated Press program to support the operation of its newswire service, which plays a fundamental role in supporting public interest journalism and media diversity, including in regional communities ($12 million in 2024-25).
Private Health Insurance (Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products) Amendment (No. 3) Rules 2024	Health and Aged Care	29/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Private Health Insurance (Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products) Amendment (No. 3) Rules 2024 updates the existing rules by adding 13 new billing codes to the Prescribed List of medical devices and human tissue products, and correcting details for one billing code. The Prescribed List includes medical devices and human tissue products divided into four parts: Medical Devices, Human Tissue Products, Other Medical Devices, and General Use Items. The amendment ensures that health insurance policies covering hospital treatment provide benefits for listed medical devices or human tissue products under specified conditions. The Minister has the authority to list and set benefits for these products, with the ability to amend the rules as necessary.
Food Standards (Proposal P1063 – Code Revision (2024) – Added Sugar(s) Claims) Variation	Health and Aged Care	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Act 1991 authorises the development and variation of food standards. The Instrument will make minor amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, specifically to remove a redundant term, correct an error and clarify the conditions for making 'no added sugar' claims. The Instrument is exempt from disallowance and sunsetting provisions under the Legislation Act 2003. The transitional arrangements allow for compliance with either the old or new standards during specified periods. The amendments aim to maintain regulatory consistency and clarity in food labeling and claims.
Medical Research Future Fund (Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2024-2026) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	04/11/2024	12/02/2025	25/03/2025	06/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Medical Research Future Fund (Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2024-2026) Determination 2024 establishes the priorities for medical research and innovation funding for the period of 2024 to 2026. These priorities guide the allocation of financial assistance from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians. The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board, established under the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015, determines these priorities by considering factors such as the burden of disease, practical benefits to Australians, value for money, and complementarity with other funding sources. The Advisory Board also takes into account feedback from consultations and the priorities of the National Health and Medical Research Council.
ASIC (Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy—Annual Determination) Instrument 2024/822	Treasury	08/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	Section 73 of the ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy Regulations 2017, which is made for the purposes of subsection 9(6) of the ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy Act 2017, enables ASIC to make an annual determination specifying matters required or permitted by those regulations. The instrument relates to levies imposed on ASIC’s regulatory population. These industry levies are imposed on an annual basis. The annual levies are aimed at recovering ASIC’s regulatory costs for the financial year. The instrument specifies certain matters about size and composition of ASIC’s regulated population and of the metrics that apply to each industry sub-sector within that regulated population for the 2023-24 financial year. The instrument ensures levies are consistent with the objectives of the Cost Recovery Act and is based on information from ASIC’s registers and returns lodged by entities.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) (NDIS Supports) Transitional Rules 2024	Social Services	01/10/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Disability Insurance Scheme (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) (NDIS Supports) Transitional Rules 2024 provides a transitional definition of 'NDIS support' as introduced by the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Act 2024. This definition clarifies the supports provided through the NDIS, aligning with the Scheme's original intent and reinforcing its constitutional basis. The Instrument, a transitional rule under item 138 of Schedule 1 to the Amending Act, will remain until permanent NDIS rules are established. The Amending Act, following an independent review, aims to improve participant experience and ensure the NDIS's long-term sustainability. The definition of NDIS support guides participants on how to spend their flexible budgets, replacing the old framework's 'reasonable and necessary supports' with 'reasonable and necessary budgets.' The Instrument also specifies supports that are not NDIS supports and includes transitional arrangements for continuity of support.
Migration (Subclass 403 (MATES Stream) Visa Pre-application Process) Determination (LIN 24/069) 2024	Home Affairs	11/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Migration (Subclass 403 (MATES Stream) Visa Pre-application Process) Determination (LIN 24/069) 2024 (LIN 24/069) makes a determination in relation to visa pre-application processes for the random selection of registered participants, who are aged between 18 and 30 (inclusive), who are passport holders of the Republic of India and who are seeking to apply for a Subclass 403 (Temporary Work (International Relations)) visa in the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme stream (the MATES stream visa). In this way, LIN24/069 sets out the eligibility requirements for registration and other rules that apply to the conduct of a particular MATES stream visa pre-application process. LIN24/069 provides that eligible persons who are selected at random by computer program are selected participants for a particular MATES stream visa pre-application process, which is necessary requirement in order to apply for a MATES stream visa.
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement (Declared Bodies) Rules 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	11/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024 allows the Commonwealth to make payments to declared recipient bodies. The Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement (Declared Bodies) Rules 2024 specify the bodies that can be declared as recipient bodies, the process for such declarations, and specific rules for meat and livestock bodies. The agricultural levy and charge system supports industry investment in strategic activities like research, marketing, and biosecurity. A 2018 review recommended modernising the legislative framework to better meet industry needs. The new rules consolidate provisions from the old disbursement law, enhancing accessibility and understanding for the industry. The rules complement other regulations and rules under related Acts, forming a streamlined legislative framework to support future industry needs.
Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	15/11/2024	25/03/2025	26/03/2025	18/11/2024	19/11/2024	Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) 2024 replaces the 2015 version to align with the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and the Code on noise levels on board ships. It sets standards for seafarers' minimum working requirements, employment conditions, accommodation, food, health protection, medical care, welfare, and social security. The Order incorporates amendments from the 110th session of the International Labour Conference, effective from 23 December 2024, addressing seafarers' rights, repatriation, social connectivity, quality provisions, medical care, protective equipment, and reporting of seafarer deaths. It also clarifies requirements for non-commercial and fishing vessels and those under 500 GT.
Payment Times Reporting Rules 2024	Treasury	12/09/2024	04/02/2025	05/02/2025	08/10/2024	17/09/2024	The purpose of the Payment Times Reporting Rules 2024 (the 2024 Rules) is to improve the Payment Times Reporting Scheme (the Scheme), by implementing the Government response to the Statutory Review of the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020 (the Review) and making other amendments to the operation of the Scheme. The Scheme was introduced to improve payment outcomes for Australian small businesses by providing for large businesses and certain other entities to publicly report on their payment terms, times and practices with respect to small business suppliers. The Review found that certain requirements in the Act imposed unnecessary regulatory burdens on reporting entities, compromised the effectiveness of the Payment Times Reporting Regulator (the Regulator), and limited the accuracy and accessibility of the data reported under the Act. The Government's response led to the Payment Times Reporting Amendment Act 2024, which expanded the Regulator's powers and reformed the reporting framework. The 2024 Rules repeal and remake the 2020 Rules to support the wider amendments made to the Scheme by the Amending Act.
Legislation (Deferral of Sunsetting—National Health (Immunisation Program—Designated Vaccines) Determination) Certificate 2024	Attorney-General's	12/09/2024	04/02/2025	04/02/2025	08/10/2024	16/09/2024	The Legislation (Deferral of Sunsetting—National Health (Immunisation Program—Designated Vaccines) Determination) Certificate 2024 is a legislative instrument made under paragraph 51(1)(c) of the Legislation Act 2003. It defers the sunsetting date of the National Health (Immunisation Program—Designated Vaccines) Determination 2014 (No.1) by 24 months, from 1 October 2024 to 1 October 2026. This deferral allows the Department of Health and Aged Care to implement recommendations from ongoing reviews and reform work related to the National Immunisation Program (NIP). The deferral ensures that the legislative framework remains agile and sustainable, minimising administrative burdens and allowing for comprehensive consultation and review. The Certificate is a temporary measure to maintain the Determination's effectiveness while a replacement instrument is developed.
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 – Guide for Arranging Rehabilitation Assessments and Requiring Examinations 2024	Employment and Workplace Relations	17/09/2024	04/02/2025	10/02/2025	08/10/2024	19/09/2024	The Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act) establishes a workers' compensation and rehabilitation scheme for Commonwealth employees, authorities, and licensed corporations. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 amended the SRC Act by introducing section 57A, which mandates Comcare, in consultation with the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, to prepare the 'Guide for Arranging Rehabilitation Assessments and Requiring Examinations' (the Guide). The Guide aims to support ethical, transparent, and accountable decision-making regarding rehabilitation assessments and examinations, considering employees' personal circumstances. It specifies the circumstances for requiring assessments or examinations, limits their frequency, and outlines the qualifications of assessors. The Guide also mandates seeking employees' views on the selection of assessors and providing notices of their rights. The Instrument brings the first edition of the Guide into existence, ensuring compliance with the SRC Act.
National Health (Weighted average disclosed price – October 2024 reduction day) Amendment Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	11/09/2024	04/02/2025	04/02/2025	08/10/2024	16/09/2024	This instrument amends the National Health (Weighted average disclosed price – October 2024 reduction day) Determination 2024 (PB 67 of 2024) to remove brands of pharmaceutical items which will no longer have a price reduction on reduction day from Schedule 1 and insert them in Schedule 2, update the weighted average disclosed prices (WADPs) for brands of pharmaceutical items in Schedule 1, and update WADPs for brands of pharmaceutical items in Schedule 2. Price disclosure provides for the ‘approved ex-manufacturer price’ of a ‘brand of a pharmaceutical item’ to be reduced on a reduction day in certain specified circumstances. The reduction is based on sales revenue, incentives and volume data collected from responsible persons (drug companies).The amendments are made to provide for appropriate and effective reductions, consistent with the intent of the price disclosure policies for prices for pharmaceutical benefits on 1 October 2024 under the statutory provisions for price disclosure.
Native Title (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) Regulations 2024	Attorney-General's	17/09/2024	04/02/2025	10/02/2025	08/10/2024	19/09/2024	The Native Title (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) Regulations 2024 replace the 1999 Regulations and are issued under the authority of the Attorney-General. These regulations are made under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) to support the recognition and protection of native title and to facilitate future dealings affecting native title. The regulations prescribe the documents and information required for the registration of three types of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs): body corporate agreements, area agreements, and alternative procedure agreements. They also outline the form for objections to the registration of alternative procedure agreements. The updated regulations aim to streamline the application process by collating required documents into one section, allowing for either a full copy or an extract of a native title determination, and updating the definition of 'complete description' to align with native title determination applications. These changes are intended to reduce administrative burdens and promote accessibility and ease of use.
Australian Education Regulations (Prescription of Guidelines and Documents) Determination 2024	Education	19/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Australian Education Regulations (Prescription of Guidelines and Documents) Determination 2024 is a legislative instrument made under the Australian Education Regulations 2023. The Regulations contain a number of provisions concerning the conditions and calculations of Commonwealth financial assistance to states and territories for schools, matters relevant to the effective and efficient administration of that assistance, and matters relevant to the provision of prescribed circumstances funding under the Act. The Determination prescribes certain guidelines and documents referenced in the Regulations. These guidelines and documents outline methods, data collection requirements, and procedures for administering funding.
Broadcasting Services (Regional Commercial Radio – Local Presence) Licence Condition 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	20/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has enacted the Broadcasting Services (Regional Commercial Radio – Local Presence) Licence Condition 2024 under subsection 43(1) of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. This Instrument repeals and remakes the 2014 Licence Condition without substantive changes, ensuring the ongoing requirement for regional commercial radio licensees to maintain local presence for 24 months following a trigger event. Trigger events include licence transfer, change in control, or formation of a new media group. The Instrument mandates affected licensees to report on local presence levels at the time of the trigger event and compliance within three months after the 24-month period. The Instrument does not apply to remote area service radio licences, regional racing service radio licences, or licences allocated under subsection 40(1) of the Act.
Banking (prudential standard) determination No. 5 of 2024	Treasury	19/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has issued Banking (prudential standard) determination No. 5 of 2024, which revokes the previous Prudential Standard APS 117 and introduces a new version. This new standard addresses Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB) for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) and authorised non-operating holding companies (NOHCs). The updated APS 117 aligns with the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's revised IRRBB standards, incorporating Australian-specific adjustments. It aims to reduce unnecessary volatility and variation in IRRBB capital charges among internal model ADIs and incorporates lessons from the 2023 international banking turmoil. The new standard also simplifies the IRRBB framework by removing duplications with other prudential standards and extends certain non-capital requirements to significant financial institutions. APRA's approach ensures that ADIs manage their interest rate risks effectively, maintaining stability and soundness in the financial system.
ASIC Corporations and Credit (Breach Reporting—Reportable Situations) Instrument 2024/620	Treasury	24/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The ASIC Corporations and Credit (Breach Reporting–Reportable Situations) Instrument 2024/620 consolidates and extends the effect of two previous instruments, LI 2021/716 and LI 2021/801, which were set to expire in October 2024. These instruments have been repealed and replaced by the new Instrument, which will remain in effect until October 2029. The purpose of the Instrument is to prevent unintended regulatory and reporting burdens on Australian financial service licensees by excluding certain minor contraventions from being reportable under the breach reporting obligation. The Instrument also extends the reporting period for certain breaches and limits the scope of reportable breaches under other Commonwealth legislation related to credit activities. The modifications ensure that only significant breaches are reported, maintaining a tailored and flexible regulatory environment.
ASIC Corporations (Record-Keeping Requirements for Australian Financial Services Licensees when Giving Personal Advice) Instrument 2024/508	Treasury	24/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The ASIC Corporations (Record-Keeping Requirements for Australian Financial Services Licensees when Giving Personal Advice) Instrument 2024/508 modifies Division 3 of Part 7.6 of the Corporations Act 2001 to insert a new section 912G. This section imposes specific record-keeping requirements for AFS licensees when giving personal advice to retail clients, ensuring compliance with the best interests duty and related obligations. The Instrument extends the requirements of the expired Class Order [CO 14/923] until 1 October 2029. The Repeal Instrument 2024/507 repeals [CO 14/923] and other related instruments, remaking their relief and requirements in a new instrument. The purpose of the Instrument is to maintain effective record-keeping systems, supporting quality advice provision and enabling supervision and accountability.
Therapeutic Goods (Standard for Export Only Medicines) (TGO 114) Order 2024	Health and Aged Care	25/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Standard for Export Only Medicines) (TGO 114) Order 2024, made under section 10 of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, establishes a ministerial standard for export-only medicines. This Order specifies requirements by referencing monographs in the British Pharmacopoeia, European Pharmacopoeia, Japanese Pharmacopoeia, or United States Pharmacopoeia-National Formulary. It replaces the former Therapeutic Goods Order No. 70C, which would sunset on 1 October 2024. The Order mandates that export-only medicines comply with the applicable monographs in these pharmacopoeias and updates the incorporation of the Japanese Pharmacopoeia to its current version. It also maintains the requirement for export-only medicines to meet the regulatory standards of the destination country if not regulated as a medicine there. The Order excludes the previous requirement for exporters to hold evidence of acceptance from the destination country’s authority, as this is already covered under section 26 of the Act.
Therapeutic Goods (Vaping Goods—Possession and Supply) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Vaping Goods—Possession and Supply) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2024 amends the Principal Determination under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. It clarifies that disposable cannabis vapes and pre-filled medicinal cannabis cartridges may be possessed or supplied under specified circumstances. The amendment corrects an error to ensure these goods remain available despite broader vaping reforms. It also expands the business surrender scheme exception to include goods possessed by another person lawfully supplied by the relevant person. Additionally, it extends the possession or supply period for certain goods to 31 March 2025, corrects typographical errors, updates nomenclature, and improves clarity and readability.
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Refrigerated Cabinets) Determination 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	04/10/2024	04/02/2025	12/02/2025	08/10/2024	09/10/2024	The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Refrigerated Cabinets) Determination 2024 establishes minimum energy efficiency requirements and testing protocols for various refrigerated cabinets, including display and storage cabinets, ice cream freezers, and gelato scooping cabinets. It revokes and replaces the 2020 Determination, incorporating updated international standards and clarifying that chiller-freezer and pozzetto scooping cabinets are not within its scope. The Determination aims to regulate energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions from refrigerated cabinets used in retail and commercial settings. It references ISO and European standards, with provisions for non-commercial access to these standards. The Determination is part of a national framework under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, which sets mandatory efficiency and labelling requirements to improve energy efficiency and exclude low-performing products from the market.
Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens – Western Australian Pearl Oyster Fishery, September 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	23/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) mandates the protection of Australia's native wildlife by regulating international trade to prevent over-exploitation and safeguard ecosystems. Section 303DB of the EPBC Act allows for the creation of a list of exempt native specimens, which are not subject to trade control provisions. This instrument aims to remove from the list specimens from the Western Australian Pearl Oyster Fishery and any related notations specified in Schedule 1. Additionally, Schedule 2 includes specimens from the same fishery, with conditions such as lawful acquisition, notification of management changes, legislative updates, and annual reporting. These specimens will remain on the list until September 20, 2034, permitting their export without the need for export permits, as long as the specified conditions are met.
Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens – Oceanreef Aquaculture, September 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	27/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) regulates international trade to protect Australia's native wildlife. Section 303DB of the EPBC Act allows for the creation of a list of exempt native specimens, which are not subject to trade control provisions. This instrument adds weedy sea dragons (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) and leafy sea dragons (Phycodurus eques) taken under permits issued to Oceanreef Aquaculture to the list, allowing their export without permits until specified dates. The specimens must be taken lawfully, and the instrument incorporates relevant state and territory legislation. Generally, the list must not include a specimen that belongs to a species listed on the List of Marine Species established under section 248 of the EPBC Act. Sea dragons are listed Marine Species, and therefore should generally not be included on the list established under section 303DB(1). The instrument includes sea dragons for a limited time, with a maximum of two specimens per species allowed. The decision to include these specimens considered the 'Guidelines for the Ecologically Sustainable Management of Fisheries.'
Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 5) 2024	Health and Aged Care	19/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 5) 2024 amends the Private Health Insurance (Complying Product) Rules 2015 and the Private Health Insurance (Benefit Requirements) Rules 2011. These amendments update the daily patient contribution payable by nursing-home type patients (NHTPs) for hospital accommodation in private hospitals nationally and public hospitals in most state and territory jurisdictions, excluding the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The changes also update the benefits payable by private health insurers per night for NHTPs in private hospitals nationally and in public hospitals in several states. These adjustments account for indexation applied to the Adult Pension Basic Rate and the Maximum Daily Rate of Rental Assistance, effective from 20 September 2024. The amendments are administrative and do not substantively alter existing arrangements under the Act.
National Health (Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy) Special Arrangement Amendment (October Update) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy) Special Arrangement Amendment (October Update) Instrument 2024 (PB 100 of 2024) amends the National Health (Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy) Special Arrangement 2024 (PB 31 of 2024) to enhance the efficiency of payments for chemotherapy medicines to eligible cancer patients. This Instrument aligns with changes in the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 (PB 26 of 2024). It includes the addition of brands for bevacizumab and ondansetron, the removal of brands for bendamustine and oxaliplatin, and changes to prescription conditions for pembrolizumab. T
National Health (Growth Hormone Program) Special Arrangement Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 1)	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Growth Hormone Program) Special Arrangement Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 1) amends the National Health (Growth Hormone Program) Special Arrangement 2015 to make changes related to the Growth Hormone Program. These amendments align with changes to the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024, which commence on the same day. Specifically, Schedule 1 of this Instrument provides for the deletion of a form of the listed drug somatropin from the Special Arrangement. The authority for these amendments comes from subsection 100(1) of the National Health Act 1953, which allows the Minister to make special arrangements for the supply of pharmaceutical benefits, and subsection 100(2), which allows the Minister to vary or revoke such arrangements.
Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Regulations 2024	Home Affairs	07/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Regulations 2024 amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to require the Minister to impose the following visa conditions when granting a Subclass 070 (Bridging (Removal Pending)) visa (BVR), if the Minister is satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the BVR holder poses a substantial risk of seriously harming any part of the Australian community by committing a serious offence under any Australian law, and the Minister is satisfied that imposition of the below condition(s) is on the balance of probabilities, reasonably necessary, and reasonably appropriate and adapted for the purpose of protecting any part of the Australian community from serious harm by addressing that significant risk, condition 8621 (electronic monitoring), condition 8617 (financial circumstances reporting), condition 8618 (debt or bankruptcy reporting) or condition 8620 (curfew). The High Court's judgment in YBFZ v Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs & Anor found certain conditions punitive and invalid, prompting the introduction of a new community protection test. The Regulations introduces a new community protection test to ensure that the Minister can only impose 8621, 8617, 8618 and 8620 conditions using a new confined and specific test listed in the Amendment Regulations, related to protecting any part of the Australian community from serious harm.
Road Vehicle Standards (Information on the Register of Approved Vehicles) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	18/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Road Vehicle Standards (Information on the Register of Approved Vehicles) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2024 amends the Road Vehicle Standards (Information on the Register of Approved Vehicles) Determination 2021 to better align with the current practices of the road vehicle industry regarding the reporting of maximum engine power for vehicles added to the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV). Initially, the requirement was changed to report the maximum net power, including both internal combustion engines and electric motors. However, due to difficulties faced by suppliers in calculating this within the required timeframe, the amendment reverts to the previous requirement of reporting the maximum engine power. This change aims to ensure the continuous supply of road vehicles while further consultations are conducted to determine the most appropriate method for reflecting vehicle power output on the RAV.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Defence Measures No. 3) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument amends Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 to establish authority for government spending on activities administered by the Australian Submarine Agency, part of the Defence portfolio. The Australian Submarine Agency, established on 1 July 2023, will receive funding for two main initiatives: the Industrial Uplift—Workforce Initiatives, aimed at supporting and increasing the capacity of Australia’s naval shipbuilding and industrial workforce, and the Nuclear-Powered Submarines Program Technical Scholarships Initiative, which provides scholarships to domestic undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (MRL Standard for Residues of Chemical Products) Amendment Instrument (No. 3) 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	13/09/2024	04/02/2025	05/02/2025	08/10/2024	17/09/2024	The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is responsible for administering the National Registration Scheme for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (NRS). The APVMA ensures that chemical products meet safety criteria, including residue limits. The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (MRL Standard for Residues of Chemical Products) Instrument 2023 sets standards for residues in protected commodities. The purpose of the 2024 amendment is to update these standards to include maximum residue limits (MRLs) for newly approved uses of agvet chemicals. The APVMA conducts comprehensive safety assessments, including residue risk assessments, to determine MRLs. These limits are based on scientific evaluations and dietary risk assessments. The amendments are necessary for the registration and regulation of agvet chemical products and are expected to have negligible impacts on businesses and individuals. The 2023 Instrument and its amendments are legislative instruments but are not subject to disallowance or sunsetting provisions.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Measures No. 3) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument amends Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 to establish authority for government spending on the Agricultural workforce initiatives program. This program, administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, includes three initiatives under the Foundations for the Agricultural Workforce Package announced in the 2024-25 Budget: the AgCAREERSTART pilot program extension, the AgConnections – Skilled Agricultural Work Liaison pilot program, and the National Farm Safety Education Fund (Farm Safety Week). The program aims to support workforce initiatives that enhance productivity in the agriculture sector, provide internship and work-based learning opportunities to increase skilled graduates, and promote farm safety awareness to reduce injuries and fatalities. Total funding of $1.9 million over three years from 2024-25 will be available for these initiatives.
Migration Amendment (Public Interest Criteria 4005 and 4007) Regulations 2024	Home Affairs	15/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Migration Amendment (Public Interest Criteria 4005 and 4007) Regulations 2024 (the Amendment Regulations) amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to exempt minor visa applicants born and ordinarily resident in Australia from needing to prove they are free from diseases or conditions that would result in significant costs or prejudice access to health care or community services. This change follows recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission Report and aims to eliminate disadvantages for children with disabilities or health conditions. The amendment also benefits parents or carers of such children, ensuring they are not disadvantaged in their visa applications due to their child's health condition. The Amendment Regulations do not provide an exemption to the whole of clauses 4005 and 4007 of Schedule 4 to the Migration Regulations or to other visa criteria.
Export Control Legislation Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal—Consequential Amendments) Rules 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Export Control Legislation Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal–Consequential Amendments) Rules 2024 (the Amendment Rules) are established under section 432 of the Export Control Act 2020 by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Section 432 allows the Secretary to make rules necessary for the Act's implementation. The Amendment Rules modify the Export Control (Tariff Rate Quotas—Feed Grain Export to Indonesia) Rules 2021, the Export Control (Tariff Rate Quotas—General) Rules 2021, and the Export Control (Tariff Rate Quotas—Sheepmeat and Goatmeat Export to the European Union and United Kingdom) Rules 2021. These changes are due to the repeal of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 and its replacement with the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024.
Food Standards (Application A1287 – Food derived from Short-Stature Corn Line MON94804) Variation	Health and Aged Care	16/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Act 1991 empowers Food Standards Australia New Zealand (the Authority) to develop and amend food standards. Application A1287 sought to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to allow the sale and use of food derived from genetically modified short-stature corn line MON94804. The Authority reviewed the application and approved a draft variation to permit this. The approved draft variation is a legislative instrument under the Legislation Act 2003 and is exempt from disallowance and sunsetting provisions. The variation amends Schedule 26 of the Code to include food derived from corn line MON94804, allowing its sale and use in accordance with the Code.
Migration (Australia Travel Declaration—Passenger Card May Be Required) Instrument (LIN 24/075) 2024	Home Affairs	17/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument LIN 24/075, made under subregulation 3.03AB(3) of the Migration Regulations 1994, repeals the previous instrument LIN 22/015. It specifies circumstances under which a clearance officer may require a person to provide a completed incoming passenger card despite having provided an Australia Travel Declaration (ATD). These circumstances include when the ATD cannot be accessed by a clearance authority or when a clearance officer reasonably suspects that the information in the ATD is inaccurate or incomplete. This ensures flexibility for clearance officers to obtain necessary information if there are issues with the ATD.
Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Rules 2024	Treasury	11/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Rules 2024 amend the consumer data right (CDR) consent process and introduce several operational enhancements to the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020 (the CDR Rules). The amendments aim to improve the consumer experience by extending the data minimisation principle to disclosure, enabling multiple consents with a single action, pre-selecting necessary consent elements, simplifying information provided to consumers, consolidating 90-day notifications, and informing consumers about supporting parties accessing their data. Operational enhancements include allowing accredited ADIs to hold CDR data, ensuring CDR representatives comply with data standards, removing certain obligations for data holders, and providing a trial products exemption in the energy sector.
Statement of Principles concerning retrocalcaneal heel bursitis (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 88 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces Statement of Principles concerning Achilles tendinopathy and bursitis (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 96 of 2015). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to operational service under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), peacekeeping service under the VEA, hazardous service under the VEA, British nuclear test defence service under the VEA, warlike service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and non-warlike service under the MRCA before it can be said that a reasonable hypothesis has been raised connecting retrocalcaneal heel bursitis or death from retrocalcaneal heel bursitis, with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and the latest format, replacing the previous versions. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 338 of the MRCA apply.
Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Royal Australian Mint No. 12) Determination 2024	Treasury	13/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Royal Australian Mint No. 12) Determination 2024 is issued under the Currency Act 1965. That Act allows the Treasurer to determine the characteristics of Australian coins, including denomination, composition, weight, design, and dimensions. This specific instrument outlines the characteristics of 12 new non-circulating coins to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint. The instrument is subject to disallowance under section 42 of the Legislation Act 2003 and is exempt from sunsetting to maintain economic certainty. The instrument's operation ensures that the currency produced remains legal tender unless returned to a mint for removal from circulation.
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (RSE Auditors) Regulations 2024	Treasury	07/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Corporations (Fees) Amendment (RSE Auditors) Regulations 2024 (Regulations) prescribe that there is no fee for applications made to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for the appointment, resignation or removal of Registrable Superannuation Entity (RSE) auditors, in line with the treatment of similar entity types such as managed investment scheme auditors. RSE auditors and superannuation trustees must apply to ASIC for the appointment, resignation or removal of an RSE auditor under paragraph 331AJ(1)(b) or subsections 331AK(1) or (2) of the Corporations Act 2001. This requirement came into effect on 1 July 2023, when Schedule 6 of the Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4) Act 2023 commenced.
Statement of Principles concerning tooth decay (dental caries) (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 74 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Statement of Principles concerning tooth decay (dental caries) (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 74 of 2024) repeals Instrument No. 122 of 2015 and replaces it with a new Statement of Principles. The Repatriation Medical Authority (the Authority) has determined that there is sound medical-scientific evidence linking tooth decay and death from tooth decay to certain types of service. This new Statement of Principles will be used to determine claims under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA). The Instrument specifies factors that must be present and related to various types of service, such as operational, peacekeeping, hazardous, British nuclear test defence, warlike, and non-warlike service. The Instrument results from an investigation concerning dental caries in accordance with section 196G of the VEA. The investigation, notified in the Government Notices Gazette of 7 November 2023, led to revisions and additions to the factors and definitions in the new Instrument.
ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2024/809	Treasury	24/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2024/809 amends the ASIC Corporations (Financial Services Guides) Instrument 2015/541 (Principal Instrument). The Amendment Instrument allows financial services licensees and authorised representatives (providing entities) to, in place of giving a Financial Services Guide (FSG) to a client, make available website disclosure information for dealing in a financial product for the purpose of implementing financial product advice that the providing entity provided to that client. The Amendment Instrument is intended to be an interim measure to provide certainty for providing entities ahead of consideration of potential future legislative changes by the Government to implement the relief in the primary law or regulations.
Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Information that Must Accompany Application for Inclusion) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2024	Health and Aged Care	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Information that Must Accompany Application for Inclusion) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2024 amends the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Information that Must Accompany Application for Inclusion) Determination 2018 to update the information required for applications to include Class IIa and Class III medical devices in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Specifically, it allows applicants to rely on conformity assessment documents issued by the US FDA, reducing the regulatory burden. For Class IIa devices exempt from section 510(k) of the US Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, only a Medical Device Single Audit Program certificate is required. For Class III devices, the amendment broadens the range of acceptable US FDA documents. Additionally, minor corrections are made to improve the readability of the Principal Determination.
Primary Industries Legislation (Repeals and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	16/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Primary Industries Legislation (Repeals and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 were made by the Governor-General under several Acts, including the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997 and the Wine Australia Act 2013. These regulations aim to repeal redundant regulations, make consequential amendments, and support transitional arrangements to a modernized agricultural levies and charges legislative framework. The agricultural levy system facilitates industry investment in strategic activities, with levies and charges generally payable by farmers, producers, processors, and exporters. A 2018 review recommended modernizing the legislative framework to better meet industry needs. The regulations work in conjunction with other proposed rules under related Acts to aid this transition.
Statement of Principles concerning trigeminal neuralgia or trigeminal neuropathy (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 85 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	21/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning trigeminal neuropathy (No. 80 of 2015) and the Statement of Principles concerning trigeminal neuralgia (No. 78 of 2015). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to eligible war service (other than operational service) under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), defence service (other than hazardous service and British nuclear test defence service) under the VEA and peacetime service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) before it can be said that, on the balance of probabilities, trigeminal neuralgia or trigeminal neuropathy or death from trigeminal neuralgia or trigeminal neuropathy is connected with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and the latest format, replacing the previous versions. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 339 of the MRCA apply.
CASA 35/24 — Amendment of CASA 62/20 (Multi-crew Pilot Training Endorsement) Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	22/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument imposes conditions on a multi-crew pilot training endorsement (MCP-TE) by inserting new section 11 into CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020 (CASA 62/20). This will enable the holder of an MCP-TE to exercise the full scope of the privileges of the training endorsement, subject to compliance with the conditions. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has identified deficiencies in the units of competency for an MCP-TE and believes that imposing these conditions is necessary for aviation safety.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument amends Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 to establish authority for the Government to provide a grant to the Chain Reaction Foundation Ltd. This grant supports the Learning Ground in School (LGiS) program, which aims to re-engage youth in education by promoting cognitive, emotional, and behavioural change with a focus on student wellbeing. The LGiS program, delivered as in-school learning for 60 to 80 minutes per week, helps schools work proactively with students at risk of disengagement, addressing issues such as bullying, social media effects, domestic violence, respectful relationships, and school attendance reluctance. A one-off grant of $0.1 million in 2024-25 will cover expenses including employee costs, travel, teaching materials, and teacher training.
CASA ADCX 008/24 - Repeal of Airworthiness Directive AD/BAe 146/65 Amdt 1	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	13/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals Airworthiness Directive AD/BAE 146/65 Amdt 1, which pertained to specified British Aerospace BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series aircraft. This repeal is being made to align Australian Airworthiness Directives to align with those issued by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, which issued AD G-2022-0018. That instrument was automatically adopted by the Civil Aviation Safety Authorisation.
Federal Financial Relations (National Partnership Payments—2024-25 Payment No. 5) Determination 2024	Treasury	01/11/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Federal Financial Relations (National Partnership Payments—2024-25 Payment No. 5) Determination 2024, issued under the Federal Financial Relations Act 2009, specifies the amounts of financial assistance to be paid to the States, the Australian Capital Territory, or the Northern Territory. This financial assistance supports the delivery of agreed outputs or projects, facilitates State and Territory reforms, and rewards nationally significant reforms. The Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations (IGA) underpins this collaboration, ensuring ongoing Commonwealth support for service delivery efforts. The Federation Reform Fund Act 2008 establishes the Federation Reform Fund, which finances these grants. Following the Minster making a determination, funds must be credited to the Federation Reform Fund for the purpose of providing financial assistance. Amounts credited must not exceed the annual debit limit set by appropriation Acts. The instrument is exempt from disallowance and sunsetting, as it is part of an intergovernmental scheme and operates mechanically to provide financial assistance based on agreed criteria.
Telecommunications (Emergency Call Service) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 1)	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	24/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued the Telecommunications (Emergency Call Service) Amendment Determination 2024 (No.1) which requires carriers and carriage service providers (CSPs) to identify mobile phones that cannot access emergency call services (ECS), notify end-users, provide assistance for alternative phones, and cease services to affected phones. The amendment addresses concerns about certain mobile phones' inability to access ECS after the 3G network shutdown. Exceptions apply to foreign travellers staying less than 90 days. The amendment aims to ensure reliable ECS access and obligates carriers to support CSP compliance.
Remuneration Tribunal Amendment Determination (No. 6) 2024	Prime Minister and Cabinet	05/11/2024	12/02/2025	25/03/2025	06/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Remuneration Tribunal Amendment Determination (No. 6) 2024 outlines changes to the remuneration, allowances, and entitlements of various Commonwealth office holders. The Tribunal, established under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973, is responsible for determining these aspects for key positions, including Judges of Federal Courts and public office holders. The 2024–25 Federal Budget announced the transfer of the National Mental Health Commission's functions to the Department of Health and Aged Care, leading to the abolition of the Commission. New remuneration determinations were made for the Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner, the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, and the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission. Adjustments were also made for the High Speed Rail Authority's CEO and the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The determination includes amendments to the remuneration structures for these roles, reflecting changes in responsibilities and organisational structures.
Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens – New South Wales Ocean Trawl Fishery, September 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	01/10/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) mandates the protection of Australia's native wildlife by regulating international trade to prevent over-exploitation and safeguard ecosystems. Section 303DB of the EPBC Act allows for the creation of a List of Exempt Native Specimens, which exempts listed specimens from trade control provisions. This instrument aims to remove certain specimens from the list that are derived from fish or invertebrates taken in the New South Wales Ocean Trawl Fishery, as specified in Schedule 1. Additionally, Schedule 2 includes specimens from the same fishery, subject to conditions that they are lawfully taken and listed while an approved wildlife trade operation declaration is in place. This listing permits the export of these specimens without export permits, provided the conditions in Schedule 2 are met. The declaration can be accessed on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s website.
Student Identifiers Amendment (Authorised Collection, Use or Disclosure—Study Hubs Programs) Regulations 2024	Education	25/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Student Identifiers Amendment (Authorised Collection, Use or Disclosure – Study Hubs Programs) Regulations 2024 amends the Student Identifiers Regulation 2014 to authorise the collection, use, or disclosure of student identifiers by entities receiving grants under the Suburban University Study Hubs Program. This program, established under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, supports students in metropolitan and peri-urban areas. The amendments enable these hubs to share student identifier data with the Department of Education to aid in policy development and program administration. This data will help track long-term student outcomes and provide detailed information on student characteristics, study courses, attrition and completion rates, and learning outcomes. Additionally, the amendments update references to the Regional University Study Hubs Program and clarify definitions.
Statements of Principles concerning antiphospholipid syndrome (repeal) (No.90 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	21/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Repatriation Medical Authority (the Authority) has repealed Instrument No. 69 of 2016 and Instrument No. 70 of 2016 concerning antiphospholipid syndrome under subsection 196B(9) of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986. Following an investigation, the Authority concluded that there is insufficient medical-scientific evidence to determine factors for antiphospholipid syndrome related to service. The investigation, notified in the Government Notices Gazette of 25 June 2024, involved examining available sound medical-scientific evidence.The determination of this Instrument finalizes the investigation into antiphospholipid syndrome.
CASA EX76/24 – CAR Part 5 – Exemption Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	12/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument exempts applicants for commercial pilot (balloon) licences (CP(B)L) from needing a private pilot certificate (balloons) (PPC(B)) issued by the Australian Ballooning Federation (ABF), which ceased issuing these certificates on 2 December 2023. Instead, applicants must hold a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) relevant permit or an authorisation from a body replacing the ABF. The exemption also applies to applicants with overseas balloon pilot qualifications. The instrument ensures that applicants meet safety conditions similar to the previous requirements.
Regional Investment Corporation (Plantation Development Concessional Loans) Repeal Rules 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	08/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Regional Investment Corporation (Plantation Development Concessional Loans) Repeal Rules 2024 is issued under the authority of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and the Minister for Finance. It repeals the Regional Investment Corporation (Plantation Development Concessional Loans) Rules 2021, which were established to encourage new, and the replanting of bushfire-damaged, plantations for wood trade in domestic and overseas markets. Due to minimal interest and no approved applications since the Rules commenced in 2021, the government decided to redirect the allocated funding to other loan products managed by the Regional Investment Corporation. The impact on plantation-related businesses is expected to be minimal, while farm businesses will benefit from the reallocated funding.
CASA 66/24 — Operation of RPA Within 3 Nautical Miles of a Controlled Aerodrome (CASA-Verified Drone Safety App) Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	14/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument approves areas near certain controlled aerodromes for the operation of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) under regulation 101.030 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). The instrument also issues directions under regulation 11.245 of CASR for remote pilots registered through a CASA-verified drone safety app to operate RPAs in defined areas. The instrument facilitates the continuation of CASA's Automated Airspace Authorisation Trial (AAAT), initiated in 2021, allowing RPA operators to use a CASA-verified app for near-real-time airspace authorisation. The instrument applies to controlled aerodromes, excluding military aerodromes.
Therapeutic Goods (Serious Scarcity and Substitutable Medicine) (Estradiol) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	14/11/2024	25/03/2025	26/03/2025	18/11/2024	19/11/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Serious Scarcity and Substitutable Medicine) (Estradiol) Instrument 2024, under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, addresses the serious scarcity of certain estradiol transdermal patches in Australia. This legislative instrument allows pharmacists to substitute specified substitutable medicines for the scarce medicines without requiring a new prescription from the prescriber. The scarce medicines include various strengths of ESTRADERM MX and ESTRADOT patches. The substitutable medicines must contain estradiol as the only active ingredient, be in patch form, and release the same dose of estradiol. This measure aims to ensure patients can continue their treatment without interruption, mitigating adverse health consequences due to the scarcity. The instrument remains in force until 31 January 2026, unless revoked earlier.
Industry Research and Development (Dealership and Repairer Initiative for Vehicle Electrification Nationally (DRIVEN) Program) Instrument 2024	Industry, Science and Resources	18/11/2024	26/03/2025	27/03/2025	19/11/2024	20/11/2024	The Industry Research and Development (Dealership and Repairer Initiative for Vehicle Electrification Nationally (DRIVEN) Program) Instrument 2024 prescribes a program under section 33 of the Industry Research and Development Act 1986. This program, administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, aims to support the automotive sector's transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by providing $60 million in the form of rebates and grants, to support the purchase and installation of EV charging infrastructure at dealerships and repairers. The funding is part of the 2024-25 Budget and will be delivered through the Business Grants Hub, with eligibility and merit criteria outlined in the program guidelines. The program is designed to help the automotive sector adapt to increased EV uptake.
Social Security (Personal Care Support) (NSW Lifetime Care and Support Scheme - direct funding of treatment and care needs) Determination 2024	Social Services	12/09/2024	04/02/2025	04/02/2025	08/10/2024	16/09/2024	The Social Security (Personal Care Support) (NSW Lifetime Care and Support Scheme – direct funding of treatment and care needs) Determination 2024 establishes that the New South Wales (NSW) Lifetime Care and Support Scheme (the finding scheme) is an approved scheme under section 35A of the Social Security Act 1991 (the Act). The Act exempts certain amounts from being classified as income, including payments for personal care support services under an approved scheme, as defined in subsection 8(1) and paragraph 8(8)(zi) of the Act. The determination ensures that payments received under the funding scheme are not considered income for the purposes of the social security income test, allowing recipients to remain eligible for social security payments if they meet other requirements. Additionally, these payments are not assessed as income for means-tested payments under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986.
Legislation (Deferral of Sunsetting—National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Regulation) Certificate 2024	Attorney-General's	12/09/2024	04/02/2025	05/02/2025	08/10/2024	17/09/2024	The Legislation (Deferral of Sunsetting—National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Regulation) Certificate 2024 defers the sunsetting date of the National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Regulation 2015 by 24 months, from 1 April 2025 to 1 April 2027. The regulation prescribes, for the purposes of the NSI Act, the requirements for accessing, storing, handling, destroying and preparing security classified documents and national security information in federal criminal and civil proceedings to which the National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 (NSI Act) applies. On 30 November 2023 Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM)’s Review into the operation and effectiveness of the NSI Act was tabled in the Senate. The Government has yet to indicate its response to the INSLM review. The deferral is intended to avoid the administrative burden of remaking the regulation for a short period before it is potentially replaced or significantly amended.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Definition of senior political staff member) Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	13/09/2024	04/02/2025	05/02/2025	08/10/2024	17/09/2024	The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Definition of senior political staff member) Instrument 2024, issued under the authority of the Minister for Communications, is established under the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 (ABC Act). This instrument specifies classes of persons defined as senior political staff members, who are ineligible for appointment as Chairperson or non-executive Director to the ABC or SBS Boards while holding their position or within 12 months of leaving it. The 2024 Instrument repeals and replaces the 2014 Instrument, which is set to sunset on April 1, 2025. It maintains the same classifications for Commonwealth and State or Territory senior political staff members and updates the language and structure to meet current drafting standards.
Australian Education Amendment (Capital Funding Indexation and Other Measures) Regulations 2024	Education	13/09/2024	04/02/2025	05/02/2025	08/10/2024	17/09/2024	The Australian Education Amendment (Capital Funding Indexation and Other Measures) Regulations 2024 prescribe the indexation percentage for capital funding for block grant authorities for non-government schools for 2024. The indexation percentage is set at 108.85%, resulting in a capital funding amount of $234,865,000, an increase of $19,096,000 from 2023. As required under the Act, the Minister for Education considered changes in building prices, wage costs, and student enrolments in non-government schools to determine this percentage. The Amendment Regulations also empower the Minister to prescribe guidelines and documents referenced in the Principal Regulations, ensuring their effective incorporation and application.
Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (Non-executive Director—Selection Criteria) Determination 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	13/09/2024	04/02/2025	05/02/2025	08/10/2024	17/09/2024	The Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (Non-executive Director—Selection Criteria) Determination 2024 repeals and replaces the 2013 Determination, which is set to sunset on April 1, 2025. The 2024 Determination largely replicates the 2013 Determination, prescribing selection criteria for assessing candidates for the SBS Board. These criteria align with the SBS Charter and reflect the broadcaster's evolving needs. The Nomination Panel, established under the ABC Act, assesses candidates against these criteria to ensure transparent, consistent, and merit-based appointments. The 2024 Determination does not apply to the Managing Director. The language and structure of the instrument has also been updated to align with current drafting standards.
National Capital Plan Amendment (No.99 – Molonglo Valley Town Centre) Amending Instrument	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	16/09/2024	04/02/2025	06/02/2025	08/10/2024	18/09/2024	Amendment 99 of the National Capital Plan, concerning the Molonglo Valley Town Centre, has been prepared by the National Capital Authority (NCA) in accordance with the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988. The amendment changes the National Capital Plan by identifying a town centre in the district of Molonglo Valley to address the anticipated demand for services and amenities due to the area's projected population growth. The amendment was released for public comment on 25 May 2024, with notices published in the Canberra Times and on the Federal Register of Legislation. The public comment period lasted 20 business days, ending on 25 June 2024, and eight submissions were received.
Administrative Review Tribunal Regulations 2024	Attorney-General's	17/09/2024	04/02/2025	10/02/2025	08/10/2024	19/09/2024	The Administrative Review Tribunal Regulations 2024 establish the Administrative Review Tribunal, replacing the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. The Regulations enable the Tribunal to review certain social security decisions and decisions made under Norfolk Island enactments. They also set out requirements for the appointment of the Tribunal's President, Non-Judicial Deputy Presidents, senior members, general members, and the Principal Registrar. The Regulations provide the Tribunal with the power to dismiss applications in specific circumstances, such as the death or bankruptcy of the applicant. These measures ensure the effective operation and proper management of the Tribunal.
Native Title (Federal Court) Regulations 2024	Attorney-General's	18/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Native Title (Federal Court) Regulations 2024 replace the 1998 Regulations, updating and clarifying the forms required for various applications under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). These forms include applications for determinations of native title, revised determinations, and compensation. The new regulations aim to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements, clarify the link between the information to be included in a form and the requirements of the Act, and update contact requirements. They also introduce optional draft orders for certain applications and clarify the use of Form 4 in compensation claims. The Regulations adopt current drafting practices, language and expressions to promote accessibility, ease-of-use and consistency across native title applications.
Native Title (Notices) Determination 2024	Attorney-General's	17/09/2024	04/02/2025	10/02/2025	08/10/2024	19/09/2024	The Native Title (Notices) Determination 2024 is a legislative instrument under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), which provides for the recognition and protection of native title and outlines how future dealings affecting native title may proceed. This Determination replaces the 2011 Determination and specifies how certain notifications required under the Act are to occur, including public notices related to the registration of area agreements, activities on lands subject to native title, native title determination applications, and special inquiries by the National Native Title Tribunal. It clarifies the newspapers for notice publication, allows for electronic notice agreements, mandates website publication for some notices, and includes information on obtaining further details about the areas described in notices. The Determination adopts current drafting practices and language.
Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens – South Australian Beach-cast Marine Algae Fishery, September 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	13/09/2024	04/02/2025	05/02/2025	08/10/2024	17/09/2024	The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) mandates the protection of Australia's native wildlife by regulating international trade to prevent over-exploitation. Section 303DB of the EPBC Act allows for the creation of a List of Exempt Native Specimens, which exempts certain specimens from trade control provisions. The instrument amends the list by removing from the list specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates taken in the South Australian Beach-cast Marine Algae Fishery. Schedule 2 to the instrument also includes in the list specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates taken from the SA Beach-cast Marine Algae Fishery subject to specific conditions. These conditions include lawful collection, notification of management changes, and annual reporting. The specimens will be included in the list until 17 September 2034, allowing their export without permits. The instrument incorporates relevant state and Commonwealth legislation and does not require a strategic assessment under the EPBC Act. The decision to include specimens in the list was based on guidelines for ecologically sustainable fisheries management.
Electronic Transactions Amendment Regulations 2024	Attorney-General's	16/09/2024	04/02/2025	06/02/2025	08/10/2024	18/09/2024	The Electronic Transactions Amendment Regulations 2024 aim to modify the existing exemptions under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999. The Act facilitates the use of electronic methods for transactions traditionally done on paper. The new regulations remove two exemptions and amend two others in the Principal Regulations, specifically affecting the Australian Passports Act 2005, the Australian Passports Determination 2015, the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, and the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984. These changes will enable online applications for Australian travel documents and allow electronic approvals for certain electoral and referendum processes. The amendments align with other legislative initiatives by the Department of Finance and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Subsidy and Other Measures) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	13/09/2024	04/02/2025	06/02/2025	08/10/2024	18/09/2024	The Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Subsidy and Other Measures) Instrument 2024 amends aged care subordinate legislation to implement changes in the calculation and responsibilities of approved providers regarding direct care staff averages, residential care hotelling supplements, basic subsidies, registered nurse supplements, and accommodation payment arrangements. These amendments aim to enhance the quality and accountability of aged care services. The changes include new methods for calculating care minutes, adjustments to subsidy amounts, and requirements for approved providers to submit notices for accommodation payments exceeding the maximum amount. The amendments align with recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and government policies to improve aged care services.
Higher Education Support (Notice of Approval – Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd) Instrument 2023	Education	23/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Higher Education Support (Notice of Approval – Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd) Instrument 2023 approves Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd as a higher education provider under the Higher Education Support Act 2003. This approval allows the institution to receive certain grants and enables its students to access financial assistance from the Commonwealth. The approval process involves satisfying criteria related to the institution's suitability and ability to be a higher education provider. The approval is exempt from sunsetting due to existing statutory review processes and the potential for revocation under specific circumstances outlined in the Act.
Protection of the Sea (Shipping Levy) Regulations 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	19/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Protection of the Sea (Shipping Levy) Regulations 2024, made under Section 9 of the Protection of the Sea (Shipping Levy) Act 1981, sets the rate and minimum amount of levy for ships. The rate is prescribed at 11.25 cents per tonne of the net tonnage of a ship per quarter, with a minimum levy amount of $10 per quarter. This regulation replaces the sunsetting Protection of the Sea (Shipping Levy) Regulation 2014, maintaining the same levy rate and minimum amount. The levy funds the Australian Maritime Safety Authority's marine environment protection activities, including preventing and combating ship-sourced pollution and managing the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies. The levy has been used since 2007 to fund the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangements.
Accounting Standard AASB 2024-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual Improvements Volume 11	Treasury	24/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	Accounting Standard AASB 2024-3, titled "Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual Improvements Volume 11," was issued in September 2024. This standard introduces amendments aimed at enhancing the clarity and consistency of Australian Accounting Standards. The amendments address various issues identified during the annual improvements process, which seeks to refine and improve the standards based on feedback and practical application. The changes are designed to ensure that the standards remain relevant and are applied consistently across different entities, thereby improving the quality of financial reporting in Australia.
Social Security Legislation (Exempt Lump Sums for Farm Household Support) Repeal Determination 2024	Social Services	24/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Social Security Legislation (Exempt Lump Sums for Farm Household Support) Repeal Determination 2024 is made under paragraph 8(11)(d) of the Social Security Act 1991, as modified by the Farm Household Support Act 2014. This provision allows the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to determine certain amounts as exempt lump sums, which are not included in the definition of ordinary income for social security purposes. The 2014 Determination, which exempted the Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate from income assessment, and the 2015 Determination, which exempted payments under the South Australian River Murray Sustainability Irrigation Industry Improvement Plan, are both repealed as these programs have ended.
Broadcasting Services (Regional Commercial Radio – Material of Local Significance) Licence Condition 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	23/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Broadcasting Services (Regional Commercial Radio – Material of Local Significance) Licence Condition 2024 repeals and remakes the 2014 Licence Condition without substantive changes, ensuring its ongoing effect. The 2014 Licence Condition was due to sunset on 1 October 2024. Section 43C of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (the Act) mandates that regional commercial radio licensees broadcast a minimum number of hours of locally significant material during daytime hours each business day. The applicable hours are 30 minutes for small licences and 3 hours for others, as declared by the Minister.
CASA EX56/24 — Canungra Spandicup Paragliding Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The CASA EX56/24—Canungra Spandicup Paragliding Instrument 2024 allows participants in the Canungra Spandicup paragliding competition to fly without adhering to certain regulatory requirements regarding VHF radio equipment. This exemption is necessary as paragliders typically lack VHF radios, yet the event involves flying above 5,000 feet AMSL, where such equipment is usually required. The instrument also permits two SAFA-endorsed radio operators to manage ground communications and maintain a listening watch on VHF frequencies during the event. The instrument includes conditions and directions to ensure air navigation safety, such as establishing a ground communications station and activating a danger area. CASA has assessed the application and found no adverse safety implications. The instrument will be in effect from 29 September 2024 to 6 January 2025.
Education Services for Overseas Students (Calculation of Refund) Instrument 2024	Education	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Education Services for Overseas Students (Calculation of Refund) Instrument 2024 repeals and replaces the previous 2014 instrument, which was set to sunset on 1 October 2024. This new instrument specifies methods for calculating unspent tuition fees and refund amounts under sections 46D and 47E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act). When a registered provider defaults in providing a course, section 46D requires the provider to either offer an alternative course or refund the unspent tuition fees, calculated as specified in the instrument. Additionally, section 47B mandates written agreements between providers and international students, detailing refund requirements if a student defaults. Exceptions to these requirements are outlined in section 47D(5) and subparagraph 47E(1)(b)(i), where refunds are calculated according to the instrument. The instrument ensures clarity and consistency in refund calculations, protecting overseas students in Australia.
Parliamentary Service Determination 2024	Prime Minister and Cabinet	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Parliamentary Service Determination 2024, issued under the authority of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, repeals the 2013 Determination, which was scheduled to sunset on 1 October 2023 but extended to 1 October 2024. This Determination aims to support the effective operation of the Act and aligns with equivalent instruments like the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022 and the Public Service Regulations 2023. New provisions include mandatory integrity training, consulting the Parliamentary Service Commissioner on sexual harassment dispute settlements, and inquiries into public interest disclosures and breaches of the Code of Conduct. The Determination reflects reviews and reports into public administration, ensuring consistency with the Australian Public Service framework.
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	04/10/2024	04/02/2025	12/02/2025	08/10/2024	09/10/2024	The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2024 establishes minimum energy efficiency, energy labelling, and product performance requirements for household dishwashers. It replaces the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2015, introducing updated standards, displaying program time on energy labels, and setting minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for the first time. The Determination includes updated test procedures aligned with international standards and clarifies the treatment of multi-compartment dishwashers. It ensures dishwashers meet performance criteria such as rated capacity, washing, and drying performance. The Determination continues to set requirements for other key performance criteria to ensure that products supplied to market are fit for purpose.
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Rotary Clothes Dryers) Determination 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	04/10/2024	04/02/2025	12/02/2025	08/10/2024	09/10/2024	The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Rotary Clothes Dryers) Determination 2024 establishes minimum energy efficiency, energy labelling, and product performance requirements for household rotary clothes dryers. It repeals and replaces the previous Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Rotary Clothes Dryers) Determination 2015, incorporating updated standards and test procedures that align with international standards. Notable changes include the requirement to display program time on energy labels to inform consumers about drying cycle duration's. The Determination ensures clothes dryers meet energy performance and key performance criteria, such as drying a full load in one operation and maximum fabric temperature limits to avoid damage to clothes. These are to ensure that products supplied to market are fit for purpose.
Defence Determination, Conditions of service Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 11)	Defence	04/10/2024	04/02/2025	12/02/2025	08/10/2024	09/10/2024	This Determination amends Defence Determination 2016/19, Conditions of Service which provides benefits for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families, recognising the unique nature of military service. Key amendments include updating content for readability, introducing an incentive payment for referrals to the ADF, providing a salary non-reduction period for Navy and Army medics, reflecting new travel arrangements, relocating provisions for dangerously ill members overseas, updating benchmark schools for Bangladesh and Brunei, and clarifying contribution towards the cost of utilities for living-in accommodation.
Therapeutic Goods (Medical Device Standard—Therapeutic Vaping Devices) Amendment Order 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Medical Device Standard—Therapeutic Vaping Devices) Amendment Order 2024 amends the Principal Order to update requirements for therapeutic vaping devices and accessories. This includes strengthening product-specific standards and updating manufacturing requirements to protect Australians, particularly young people, from the harmful effects of vaping and nicotine dependence. The amendments require compliance with international standards for manufacturing, batteries, and electrical charges, introduce minimum design and construction standards, impose restrictions on device names, require instructions for use, plain packaging, comprehensive labeling, and performance of toxicological risk assessments. These changes aim to reduce the relative risk of these products, which are not evaluated by the TGA prior to market entry.
National Health (Originator Brand) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 3)	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	This legislative instrument amends the National Health (Originator Brand) Determination 2015 (the Principal Instrument) to determine originator brand status for pharmaceutical items of one drug included on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) F2 formulary on 1 October 2024. The Principal Instrument determines originator brands of pharmaceutical items that have a drug on the F2 formulary. On meeting certain criteria, drugs move from the F1 formulary (s85AB of the Act), or the single brand Combination Drug List (CDL), to F2. All drugs on F2 are subject to price disclosure. This instrument is necessary to implement removal of originator brand data from price disclosure calculations (originator removal) in certain circumstances as set out in the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations). Originator removal will potentially increase price disclosure related price reductions because originator brands tend to maintain higher prices than other brands.
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Amendment (Abolition of National Mental Health Commission) Rules 2024	Finance	20/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Amendment (Abolition of National Mental Health Commission) Rules 2024 amends Schedule 1 of the PGPA Rule to repeal clause 15 and abolish the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) as a listed entity on 30 September 2024. Clause 15 of Schedule 1 of the PGPA Rule prescribes the NMHC as a listed entity, a type of non-corporate Commonwealth entity for the purposes of finance law as defined by the PGPA Act. Repealing this clause aligns with the 2024-25 Budget decision to transfer the functions and funding of the NMHC to the Department of Health and Aged Care. The functions of the NMHC will be delivered by the Department of Health and Aged Care following its abolition as a listed entity.
Therapeutic Goods (Clinical Trial Inspections) Amendment Specification 2024	Health and Aged Care	18/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Clinical Trial Inspections) Amendment Specification 2024 amends the Therapeutic Goods (Clinical Trial Inspections) Specification (No. 2) 2020 (the Principal Specification) to include information about clinical trials involving medical devices. This amendment allows the Secretary to release information about these trials to the approving authority and the responsible ethics committee for the trial. The amendment supports the extension of the Good Clinical Practice Inspection Program (GCPIP) to medical device trials, enhancing the Therapeutic Goods Administration's (TGA) oversight. The Principal Specification already facilitates the release of information for trials involving therapeutic goods other than medical devices, ensuring trials are conducted safely and lawfully.
Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024	Health and Aged Care	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024 amends the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table (DIST), General Medical Services Table (GMST), Pathology Services Table (PST), and Health Insurance Regulations 2018 (HIR) effective from 1 November 2024. These amendments introduce and modify Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items as outlined in the 2023-24 Budget, 2023-24 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), and the 2024-25 Budget. Changes include new diagnostic imaging services, amendments to MRI and nuclear medicine items, administrative updates to GMST, new pathology testing items, and adjustments to existing pathology services. Additionally, the HIR will be updated to reflect changes in collaborative arrangements for nurse practitioners and midwives, and the expansion of ultrasound services for nurse practitioners. These amendments aim to ensure the MBS remains effective and clinically appropriate.
National Health (Commonwealth Price and Conditions for Commonwealth Payments for Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 9)	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Commonwealth Price and Conditions for Commonwealth Payments for Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 9) amends the National Health (Commonwealth Price and Conditions for Commonwealth Payments for Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Determination 2019 to make changes to the pharmaceutical benefits and ingredients in relation to which particular rules apply for ascertaining the Commonwealth price payable to an approved medical practitioner or an approved pharmacist for supply, and to make changes to the list of pharmaceutical benefits that must be supplied in complete packs. These changes reflect amendments to the the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024.
National Health (Pharmaceutical benefits – early supply) Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 9)	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits—Early Supply) Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 9) amends the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits—Early Supply) Instrument 2015. The Principal Instrument specifies pharmaceutical items for which the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) safety net entitlements do not apply for early supplies and defines the 'early supply period.' The amendments align with changes to the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 and include the addition of drugs such as etrasimod and icosapent ethyl, modifications to siponimod, and updates to maximum quantities and repeats for adalimumab, bimekizumab, and ibrutinib. Additionally, forms of estradiol and tenofovir with emtricitabine are removed from the list of benefits for which PBS safety net entitlements do not apply for early supplies within 20 days of a previous supply.
National Health (Continued Dispensing) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 2)	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Continued Dispensing) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 2) amends the National Health (Continued Dispensing) Determination 2022 to update the list of pharmaceutical benefits eligible for Continued Dispensing supply. The instrument allows approved pharmacists to supply certain pharmaceutical benefits without a prescription under specified conditions. The amendments align with changes to the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 and include the addition of ibrutinib and the removal of fosinopril with hydrochlorothiazide and oxprenolol from the list of pharmaceutical benefits that may be supplied as a Continued Dispensing supply. This instrument does not override state and territory legislation and does not apply in external territories. States and territories have been informed of the changes and asked to consider necessary amendments to their laws.
Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Adjusted Basic Subsidy Amount) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Adjusted Basic Subsidy Amount) Determination 2024 makes amendments to aged care subordinate legislation to correct incidental effects of previous amendments. This ensures the preservation of existing arrangements for calculating the adjusted basic subsidy amount and the maximum daily fee for reserving a place at a residential care service from 1 October 2024. The amendments apply to both residential care recipients and continuing residential care recipients. The changes involve updating references in the Subsidy Determination and the Transitional Provisions Determination to maintain the intended link between subsidy calculations and the service amount of basic subsidy for non-specialised residential care services in metropolitan areas.
National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (October Update) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (October Update) Instrument 2024 (PB 99 of 2024) amends the National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement 2021 (PB 27 of 2021) to make changes to the Special Arrangement relating to the Highly Specialised Drugs (HSD) Program. The amendments align with changes to the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 (PB 26 of 2024). Schedule 1 of this Instrument includes the addition of forms of lenalidomide and tenofovir with emtricitabine, new brands of adalimumab and lamivudine, and the deletion of certain forms and brands of other drugs. It also modifies prescription circumstances for benralizumab, dupilumab, mepolizumab, omalizumab, and vedolizumab. The amendments accord with recommendations made by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC).
National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Small Business Exemption) Regulations 2024	Treasury	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Small Business Exemption) Regulations 2024 amends the National Consumer Credit Protection Regulations 2010 to extend the existing exemption from responsible lending obligations for small businesses by two years and makes minor technical amendments. This exemption, initially introduced in April 2020 to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, replaces the predominant purpose test with a genuine purpose test for mixed-purpose loans. This change simplifies the process for lenders by requiring only a real business purpose that is not insignificant. The exemption applies to small businesses with fewer than 100 employees or revenue of $5 million or less. The extension aims to provide additional data to inform future decisions on the exemption's permanence or modification.
Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – Telehealth and Telephone Attendances) Amendment (Inpatient psychiatry attendances) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – Telehealth and Telephone Attendances) Amendment (Inpatient psychiatry attendances) Determination 2024 amends the Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – Telehealth and Telephone Attendances) Determination 2021 to include six new temporary telehealth items for in-hospital psychiatry services starting from 1 November 2024. These items are designed to mirror existing face-to-face services and are available only to patients physically located in a hospital who have been referred by a medical practitioner to a consultant psychiatrist. The new items will ensure that inpatients can receive telehealth psychiatrist services and will cease on 31 October 2026 unless revoked earlier. The amendments were part of the 2024-25 Budget under the Strengthening Medicare initiative.
Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Nuclear Medicine Imaging Services) Determination (No. 2) 2024	Health and Aged Care	18/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Nuclear Medicine Imaging Services) Determination (No. 2) 2024 amends the Health Insurance (Section 3C Diagnostic Imaging – Conjunctive Thallium-201 Nuclear Medicine Imaging Service) Determination 2023 and the Health Insurance (Section 3C Diagnostic Imaging Services – Conjunctive Gallium-67 Nuclear Medicine Imaging Service) Determination 2022. The amendment increases the schedule fees for Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) temporary items 61470 and 61477. These one-off fee increases for non-positron emission tomography (non-PET) nuclear medicine imaging items address discrepancies between the fees and the costs of providing these services. The fee increases aim to support practices, particularly in regional and remote areas, to remain viable while longer-term funding arrangements for radiopharmaceuticals are developed. This ensures continued and affordable access to these services for patients, particularly those suffering from conditions such as cancers, cardiac disease, neurological disorders, and orthopaedics.
Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Amendment (No. 1) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	27/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Amendment (No. 1) Determination 2024 amends items 38514 and 38522 related to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). Effective from 1 November 2024, these amendments will update the conditions under which these items apply. Specifically, the amendments require that TAVI services, including valvuloplasty, be performed in facilities where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately without transfer. Additionally, a cardiothoracic surgeon must attend if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist. These changes aim to enhance patient safety during intermediate or low surgical risk TAVI services. The amendments were part of the 2024-25 Budget under the Strengthening Medicare initiative and were requested by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons.
National Health (Listed Drugs on F1 or F2) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 8)	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Listed Drugs on F1 or F2) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 8) amends the Principal Determination under the National Health Act 1953. This instrument allocates drugs to the F1 and F2 formularies of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). F1 is for single branded drugs, while F2 is for drugs with multiple brands or in therapeutic groups with other multi-branded drugs. The amendment adds three new drugs, avacopan, etrasimod, and icosapent ethyl, to F1 and moves rivaroxaban from F1 to F2. Additionally, fluorometholone is removed from F2 as it will no longer be PBS listed. The changes are effective from 1 October 2024.
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management (Extinguishing Agent Handling Licences—Qualifications and Standards) Determination 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	31/07/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	12/08/2024	12/08/2024	The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management (Extinguishing Agent Handling Licences—Qualifications and Standards) Determination 2024 establishes the units of competency required for obtaining an extinguishing agent handling licence and the standards that licence holders must adhere to. This Determination is made under subregulations 322(3) and 326(5) of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995. The Determination aligns with Australia's international obligations under the Vienna Convention, the Montreal Protocol, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The units of competency and standards were previously part of the OPSGGM Regulations but have been moved to a separate legislative instrument to facilitate easier updates. The content of these competencies and standards remains substantively unchanged, though they have been updated to reflect the most current versions. The Fire Protection Industry Board was consulted on the lists of units of competency and standards.
Primary Industries Research and Development Regulations 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	17/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Primary Industries Research and Development Regulations 2024 aim to continue the existence of certain research and development corporations (R&D Corporations) hat are in regulations repealed by the Primary Industries Legislation (Repeals and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (the Repeals Regulations). The Regulations also continue in operation certain accountability measures and accounting requirements for some of those R&D Corporations and the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (Rural Industries R&D Corporation). Remaining matters from the repealed regulations will generally be provided for in the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2024 (the Disbursement Act) and rules proposed to be made under that Act.
ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2024/806	Treasury	08/10/2024	05/02/2025	13/02/2025	09/10/2024	10/10/2024	The ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2024/806 amends the ASIC Corporations (Externally-Administered Bodies) Instrument 2015/251 and the ASIC Corporations (Group Purchasing Bodies) Instrument 2018/751. These amendments are necessary due to the establishment of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and the abolition of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The instrument replaces references to the AAT with references to the ART. The amendments ensure consistent application with primary legislation and align with the intended policy.
Statement of Principles concerning myelodysplastic neoplasm (syndrome) (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 76 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning myelodysplastic syndrome (No. 73 of 2015). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to operational service under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (the VEA), peacekeeping service under the VEA, hazardous service under the VEA, British nuclear test defence service under the VEA, warlike service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and non-warlike service under the MRCA before it can be said that a reasonable hypothesis has been raised connecting myelodysplastic neoplasm (syndrome) or death from myelodysplastic neoplasm (syndrome), with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes updated definitions, factors, and conditions related to the syndrome, reflecting the latest medical-scientific evidence. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 338 of the MRCA apply.
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Rules 2024	Health and Aged Care	08/10/2024	05/02/2025	13/02/2025	09/10/2024	10/10/2024	The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Rules 2024 amends the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Rules 2018 (the Commission Rules) by replacing references to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal with the newly established Administrative Review Tribunal. The Instrument allows interested persons to apply for review of reconsideration decisions related to regulatory reviewable decisions with the new Tribunal. Section 136 of the Commission Rules provides for review by the AAT of certain pre-transition decisions. This section is not amended as it is a transitional provision concerning decisions made prior to the commencement of the Commission Rules. As such, it is not affected by the introduction of the Tribunal and the ART Act.
Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No. 1) Rules 2024	Attorney-General's	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No. 1) Rules 2024 facilitate the transition from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to the newly established Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). The Rules ensure the continuity of the AAT Enterprise Agreement for APS employees transferring to the ART, modify consultation requirements for making practice directions and establishing lists shortly after the transition, and clarify transitional arrangements for applications to the ART and courts. Additionally, the Rules temporarily extend the timeframe for immigration detainees to apply for ART review of migration or protection decisions. These measures aim to ensure a smooth and effective transition to the ART.
Statement of Principles concerning subcutaneous lipoma (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 83 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning lipoma (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 101 of 2015). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to eligible war service under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), defence service under the VEA and peacetime service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) before it can be said that, on the balance of probabilities, subcutaneous lipoma or death from subcutaneous lipoma is connected with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and the latest format, replacing the previous versions. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 339 of the MRCA apply.
Administrative Review Tribunal Legislation Consequential Amendments (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024	Attorney-General's	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 establishes the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) to replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). This instrument makes minor consequential amendments to regulations across the Commonwealth statute book to align with the ART Act. The purpose is to update terminology, replacing references to the AAT and the AAT Act with the ART and the ART Act, and to update provisions with legislative references in respect of notification requirements, jurisdiction provisions, timeframe, fees, among others. The Amending Regulations operate under 74 Commonwealth Acts and include amendments to regulations in 14 portfolios, ensuring that legal frameworks reflect the terminology, concepts, structure, and other policy settings in the ART Act. This promotes consistency, simplicity, and modernizes drafting by repealing special arrangements that overlap, duplicate, or unnecessarily displace core provisions of the ART Act.
Fisheries Management (Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery and Small Pelagic Fishery Closures) Amendment Direction No. 2 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	21/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Fisheries Management (Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery and Small Pelagic Fishery Closures) Amendment Direction No. 2 2024 updates the north-east corner boundary of an existing scheduled closure (Schedule 44) in the Commonwealth South East Trawl Sector (CTS) of the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery (SESSF). This amendment corrects a minor error in the coordinates introduced by a the Fisheries Management (Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery and Small Pelagic Fishery Closures) Amendment Direction No. 1 2023. The closure aims to protect two at-risk species, Eastern Jackass Morwong and John Dory, caught as bycatch in the CTS. The SESSF covers extensive waters around Australia, and the CTS is managed through total allowable catch limits and gear restrictions. The amendment ensures accurate reflection of the intended closure, initially consulted with the South East Management Advisory Committee (SEMAC) in 2022.
Superannuation (prudential standard) determination No. 6 of 2024	Treasury	17/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has issued Superannuation (prudential standard) determination No. 6 of 2024, which revokes the previous Prudential Standard SPS 114 Operational Risk Financial Requirement and introduces a new version of the prudential standard. SPS 114 sets out requirements for a registrable superannuation entity (RSE) licensee to maintain and manage financial resources to protect beneficiaries and to address incurred or potential losses arising from operational risks that may affect RSEs within its business operations. SPS 114 outlines the key requirements for RSE licensees to have ready access to financial resources to respond to, and rectify, the impacts of operational risks.
Fisheries Management (Northern Prawn Fishery Seasonal Closures) Amendment Direction No. 1 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	21/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Fisheries Management (Northern Prawn Fishery Seasonal Closures) Amendment Direction No. 1 2024 (Amendment Direction) varies the Fisheries Management (Northern Prawn Fishery Seasonal Closures) Direction 2021 to provide for additional area closures for specified periods within the Fishery. In particular, the Amendment Direction varies the closures by providing for additional closure for the remainder of the 2024 tiger prawn season to protect tiger prawn stocks and to maximise net economic returns to the Australian community. The Amendment Direction closes the fishery area on 31 October 2024.
Statement of Principles concerning retrocalcaneal heel bursitis (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 89 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning Achilles tendinopathy and bursitis (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 97 of 2015). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to eligible war service (other than operational service) under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), defence service (other than hazardous service and British nuclear test defence service) under the VEA and peacetime service under the MRCA before it can be said that, on the balance of probabilities, retrocalcaneal heel bursitis or death from retrocalcaneal heel bursitis is connected with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and the latest format, replacing the previous versions. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 339 of the MRCA apply.
Work Health and Safety (Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work) Code of Practice 2024	Employment and Workplace Relations	01/11/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and accompanying regulations provide the primary legislation for work health and safety in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. The Act aims to secure the health and safety of workers by eliminating or minimising risks arising from work. Section 274 of the Act allows the Minister to approve codes of practice, which can be used as evidence in legal proceedings to determine compliance with the Act. The new Work Health and Safety (Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work) Code of Practice 2024 provides practical guidance on managing psychosocial risks. It supports new regulations that require businesses to apply the 'hierarchy of controls' when managing these risks. The Code references other documents and guidance materials for additional information on specific hazards and risks. The Code is exempt from sunsetting as it forms part of a national framework for work health and safety laws.
ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Amendment) Instrument 2024/774	Treasury	14/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Amendment) Instrument 2024/774 updates references to the "Administrative Appeals Tribunal" (AAT) in four ASIC market integrity rule books to the "Administrative Review Tribunal" (ART). This change follows the passing of the Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No. 1) Act 2024 and the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024, which abolish the AAT and establish the ART. The instrument amends the ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Capital) 2021, Futures Markets 2017, IMB Market 2010, and Securities Markets 2017 to reflect this transition. The amendments ensure consistency with the new legislative framework and are made under ASIC's rulemaking power in subsection 798G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001.
Statement of Principles concerning trigeminal neuralgia or trigeminal neuropathy (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 84 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	21/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statements of Principles concerning trigeminal neuropathy (No. 79 of 2015 and the Statement of Principles concerning trigeminal neuralgia (No. 77 of 2015). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to operational service under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), peacekeeping service under the VEA, hazardous service under the VEA, British nuclear test defence service under the VEA, warlike service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and non-warlike service under the MRCA before it can be said that a reasonable hypothesis has been raised connecting trigeminal neuralgia or trigeminal neuropathy or death from trigeminal neuralgia or trigeminal neuropathy, with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and conditions, reflecting the latest medical-scientific evidence and format changes. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 338 of the MRCA apply.
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 5) Instrument 2024	Foreign Affairs and Trade	01/10/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 5) Instrument 2024 designates and declares three persons for targeted financial sanctions and travel bans under the Significant Cyber Incident criteria. Autonomous sanctions are non-military measures imposed by the Australian Government in response to significant cyber incidents and malicious cyber activities. These sanctions aim to deter and respond robustly to such incidents, holding responsible parties accountable. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has the authority to designate individuals or entities for financial sanctions and travel bans if they meet specific criteria, including involvement in significant cyber incidents. The Amending Instrument updates the 2022 List, reflecting Australia's commitment to addressing malicious cyber activities. Designations and declarations under these regulations cease to have effect after three years unless extended by the Minister.
Statement of Principles concerning non-melanoma malignant neoplasm of the skin (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 79 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 8 of 2016). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to eligible war service under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), defence service under the VEA and peacetime service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) before it can be said that, on the balance of probabilities, non-melanoma malignant neoplasm of the skin or death from non-melanoma malignant neoplasm of the skin is connected with the circumstances of that service. The instrument includes revised definitions, factors, and the latest format, replacing the previous versions. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 339 of the MRCA apply.
Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 6) 2024	Health and Aged Care	01/10/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 6) 2024 amend the Private Health Insurance (Benefit Requirements) Rules 2011 to update the benefits payable by private health insurers per night for a private Nursing-Home Type Patient (NHTP) at a public hospital in the Northern Territory (NT) by amending Schedule 4. This amendment was necessary due to a typographical error in the previous amendment rules, which misdescribed the amount to be omitted for the private NHTP benefit. The amendments are administrative in nature and do not substantively alter existing arrangements established under the Private Health Insurance Act 2007.
CASA EX64/24 – Indoor Operation of RPA Near People and BVLOS – Training and Use – Renewal Exemption Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	21/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument extends the exemption granted by CASA EX19/24 – Indoor Operation of RPA Near People and BVLOS – Exemption Instrument 2024 allowing licensed remote pilots who are sworn officers of Australian police forces to operate remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs) closer to people than normally permitted under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This renewal is for an additional 12 months to gather more data on the safety and effectiveness of such operations. The instrument imposes specific safety conditions by limiting the scope of the exemption to micro or very small RPAs flown at restricted speeds and heights, requiring that RPA have no exposed rotating, and requiring operators to maintain visibility of the area of operation. The instrument is limited to police force use and requires the collection of de-identified operational data for CASA's evaluation.
ASIC (Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy—Regulatory Costs) Instrument 2024/821	Treasury	08/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The ASIC (Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy—Regulatory Costs) Instrument 2024/821 imposes annual levies on ASIC’s regulatory population to recover its regulatory costs for the 2023-24 financial year. This instrument specifies the regulatory costs and their attribution to each industry sub-sector. Entities that are part of any sub-sector during the financial year are required to pay a levy, as determined by the ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy Regulations 2017. The instrument, along with another related instrument, provides the figures necessary for ASIC to calculate and invoice the levies payable by each entity. ASIC’s regulatory costs for the 2023-24 financial year amount to $328,108,436, which includes adjustments for shortfalls from the previous year. The costs are attributed to 52 sub-sectors based on direct and indirect regulatory activities.
Digital ID Rules 2024	Finance	11/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument aims to provide a robust and effective legal framework governing the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS), its participants and their obligations as approved to operate in the AGDIS. The instrument outlines the fit and proper person considerations relevant to accreditation and participating in the AGDIS, requirements for participating in the AGDIS, record-keeping obligations, and management of cybersecurity and digital ID fraud incidents. The instrument also sets out distinct obligations and conditions on accredited entities regarding the use or display of the specified image of Australia’s Digital ID Accreditation Trustmark. Initially, only public sector entities are eligible to participate in AGDIS, with potential future rules to enable private sector participation.
Telecommunications (Communications Security Coordinator) Specification 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	30/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Telecommunications (Communications Security Coordinator) Instrument 2024, referenced as LIN 24/085, specifies that all APS employees in the Department of Home Affairs who are SES employees in the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Group are designated as Communications Security Coordinators. It also clarifies that these employees can perform all functions and powers of a Communications Security Coordinator under the Telecommunications Act. The Instrument aims to restore the efficient administration of obligations which ensure the integrity and security of telecommunications networks. The instrument is technical in nature, and does not affect the functions or powers of the Communications Security Coordinator, which are governed by the Telecommunications Act.
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Deemed Compliance) Declaration (No. 1) 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	06/11/2024	13/02/2025	25/03/2025	07/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Deemed Compliance) Declaration (No. 1) 2024 allows the GEMS Regulator to declare that certain products comply with specified requirements of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Clothes Washing Machines) Determination 2015. This Declaration permits the use of sodium percarbonate as an alternative to sodium perborate tetrahydrate in detergent for testing washing machines. Sodium perborate tetrahydrate is banned in Europe due to its toxicity, and the Declaration aligns with European standards by allowing sodium percarbonate, dosed at 70% of the amount specified for sodium perborate tetrahydrate. This change supports the supply of energy-efficient washing machines, promoting reduced energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. The Declaration will be repealed when the 2015 Determination is replaced by the 2024 Determination.
Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Rules 2024	Finance	12/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Rules 2024 support the Digital ID Act 2024, which aims to provide secure, convenient, voluntary, and inclusive ways for individuals to verify their identity for online transactions with government and business. The Rules promote trust in digital ID services by ensuring less data is shared and stored more securely, facilitating economic benefits and reducing burdens on the economy. The Rules provide transitional arrangements for entities to transition their accreditations to the new scheme and for entities in the unlegislated Australian Government Digital ID System to be deemed participating. They also prescribe dates for accreditation and participation, clarify liability arrangements, and reflect the rebranding to 'myID' from 'myGovID'.
Torres Strait Fisheries (Furnishing of Logbooks) Instrument 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	14/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Torres Strait Fisheries (Furnishing of Logbooks) Instrument 2024 repeals the Torres Strait Fisheries (Furnishing of Logbooks) Instrument 2023. Under the Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984, the Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA) can require boat masters involved in commercial fishing to provide information via logbooks. The PZJA, consisting of the relevant Commonwealth and Queensland Ministers and the Chairperson of the Torres Strait Regional Authority, manages commercial fishing in specified areas. The new Instrument introduces a Finfish Fishery logbook (TSF02) with updated data reporting fields and makes minor changes to electronic logbooks for the Torres Strait Prawn Fishery. The Instrument is not subject to disallowance or sunsetting under the Legislation Act 2003. The PZJA has decided to publish the Instrument in the Torres News, the local newspaper.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Old Framework Plans) Determination 2024	Social Services	08/10/2024	05/02/2025	13/02/2025	09/10/2024	10/10/2024	The National Disability Insurance Scheme (Old Framework Plans) Determination 2024 operationalizes changes to section 33 of the NDIS Act 2013, as amended by the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Act 2024. These changes require participant plans to specify a total funding amount, categorize supports into groups, specify funding component amounts for each group, and define funding periods. The Determination, made under subsection 33(2E) of the NDIS Act, outlines requirements for categorizing supports, calculating funding component amounts, and determining funding periods. This aims to provide participants with greater certainty and flexibility in managing their NDIS funding.
Telecommunications (Customer Communications for Outages) Industry Standard 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	14/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Telecommunications (Customer Communications for Outages) Industry Standard 2024 mandates that carriers and carriage service providers (CSPs) must notify and communicate information about major outages to various stakeholders, including the public and end-users. The standard aims to ensure that all communications about major outages are timely, up-to-date, accessible, and made through a mix of public and direct channels. It also requires CSPs to provide real-time or near real-time assistance to end-users. The standard includes specific requirements for notifications, communications, and assistance, and outlines exemptions for outages caused by natural disasters. Additionally, carriers and CSPs must have written procedures for communication during major outages, which must be published on their websites.
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2024	Foreign Affairs and Trade	15/09/2024	04/02/2025	06/02/2025	08/10/2024	18/09/2024	The Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2024 is a legislative measure by the Australian Government in response to international concerns, particularly the oppression of people in Iran. The Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 allow the Minister for Foreign Affairs to designate individuals or entities for financial sanctions and travel bans if they meet specific criteria related to oppression and undermining governance in Iran. The Amending Instrument lists five persons for targeted financial sanctions and travel bans under the Iran criteria. The Minister exercised their discretion to make the designations and declarations being satisfied that each of the persons meets one or more of the Iran criteria.
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Myanmar) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2024	Foreign Affairs and Trade	18/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	Autonomous sanctions are non-military measures imposed by a government as a matter of foreign policy in response to international concerns, such as severe repression of human rights or democratic freedoms. In the context of Myanmar, Australia's sanctions aim to limit the military regime's access to funds, condemning their actions and addressing the worsening situation. The Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 allow the Minister for Foreign Affairs to designate individuals or entities for financial sanctions and travel bans. The 2024 Instrument renews the listings of five persons under these sanctions, ensuring continued restrictions. The legal framework for these sanctions involved extensive consultation, and the 2024 Instrument is exempt from sunsetting due to a stringent review process.
Veterans’ Entitlements (Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Amendment (Additional Community Supply Support Payment) Determination 2024	Veterans' Affairs	18/11/2024	26/03/2025	27/03/2025	19/11/2024	20/11/2024	The Veterans’ Entitlements (Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Amendment (Additional Community Supply Support Payment) Determination 2024 amends the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (RPBS). Veterans access subsidised pharmaceuticals through the RPBS, which includes medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule (PBS) and a broader range of listed and unlisted pharmaceuticals. The 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) introduces a new Additional Community Supply Support (ACSS) payment for pharmacists under both the PBS and RPBS. This instrument ensures that the RPBS mirrors the National Health (Additional Community Supply Support Payment) Determination 2024, allowing pharmacists to receive ACSS payments for eligible supplies of pharmaceutical benefits made from 1 April 2024. The ACSS payment will be in addition to existing fees, supporting community pharmacies in dispensing PBS medicines to veterans and ensuring continued access without increasing costs to patients. Claims submitted to Services Australia for pharmaceutical benefits made on or after 1 April 2024 will include the ACSS payment.
Civil Aviation Order 95.54 (Part 131 Recreational Activity and Specialised Balloon Operations) Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	07/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Civil Aviation Order 95.54 (Part 131 Recreational Activity and Specialised Balloon Operations) Instrument 2024 replaces and continues, with various modifications, Civil Aviation Order 95.54 (Part 131 Recreational Activity and Specialised Balloon Operations) Instrument 2021. It provides authorisations for operating Australian aircraft during flight time, as mandated by the Civil Aviation Act 1988. The new order includes exemptions and directions related to aviation safety, allowing CASA to issue necessary endorsements for various balloon operations. The order also addresses the regulatory and administrative effects of the Australian Ballooning Federation's withdrawal from Part 131 aircraft administration. The new CAO introduces endorsements for operating gas balloons, hot air airships, night VFR flights, larger hot air balloons, and carrying and releasing hang gliders. It ensures the safety of air navigation and maintains an acceptable level of aviation safety until its repeal on 11 November 2027. The order incorporates references to the CASA Recreational Ballooning Procedures Manual and requires pilots to maintain personal logbooks for safety and compliance.
National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 10) 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	This legislative instrument determines an ‘applicable quantity’ for the purposes of subsections 99AEKC(1)(a)(ii) and/or 99AEKC(1)(b)(ii) of the National Health Act 1953 (the Act), for certain brands of pharmaceutical items which are subject to the minimum stockholding requirement in Division 3CAA of the Act. The effect of a determination of an applicable quantity is that a pharmaceutical company which would otherwise be required to hold a 4- or 6-month minimum stockholding of a brand of a pharmaceutical item, will instead be required to hold the quantity which has been determined as the applicable quantity. A determination may be effective for a specified period of time, or the time period may not be specified (in which case it is effective from when the determination commences, to when it is revoked).
Fair Entitlements Guarantee (Rex Airlines Pty Ltd in Administration) Declaration 2024	Employment and Workplace Relations	12/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Fair Entitlements Guarantee (Rex Airlines Pty Ltd in Administration) Declaration 2024, issued under the authority of the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, declares that the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Act 2012 applies to former employees of Rex Airlines Pty Ltd, which is under administration. The Act typically does not cover employees of companies in administration, but this declaration allows former employees of Rex Airlines to claim financial assistance under the Act. The declaration treats the administrator as if they were a liquidator, enabling former employees to have their claims assessed and paid according to the Act.
Digital ID (Accreditation) Rules 2024	Finance	12/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Digital ID (Accreditation) Rules 2024 support the Digital ID Act 2024 by providing a secure, convenient, voluntary, and inclusive framework for verifying identities online. The Rules establish a legal framework for the accreditation scheme, and the obligations of accredited entities as approved to operate an accredited digital ID service. In particular, the Rules include details on requirements for applying for accreditation, assurance assessments and systems testing, requirements for maintaining accreditation, requirements and controls for each kind of accredited service, requirements on the annual review of accreditation and other matters relating to accreditation.
Hearing Services Program (Voucher) Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Matters) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	17/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Hearing Services Program (Voucher) Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Matters) Instrument 2024 amends the existing Voucher Instrument to align with the establishment of the new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) under the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024. The amendments allow for decisions related to voucher issuance, service provider accreditation, and approval of additional hearing services to be reviewed by the Tribunal. Additionally, the Instrument updates the Voucher Instrument by removing obsolete eligibility categories and clarifying program materials. The Hearing Services Program aims to mitigate the impact of hearing loss by providing government-funded hearing services and devices to eligible individuals. The program includes a voucher system and community service obligations, with this amendment focusing solely on the voucher system. The Instrument is made under specific provisions of the Hearing Services Administration Act 1997 and relies on subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 for its authority.
National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 9)	Health and Aged Care	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	This legislative instrument, made under section 85B of the National Health Act 1953, amends the National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Determination 2022. It allows the Minister to determine prices and circumstances for special patient contributions. The Determination removes brand premiums from three brands of four pharmaceutical items delisting from the PBS, corrects an administrative error by increasing the claimed price and brand premium for two brands of olmesartan with amlodipine, and updates pricing for two brands of diltiazem. The amendments take effect on 1 November 2024.
Online Safety (Designated Internet Services—Class 1A and Class 1B Material) Industry Standard 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	21/06/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	24/06/2024	24/06/2024	The eSafety Commissioner has made the Online Safety (Designated Internet Services – Class 1A and 1B Material) Industry Standard 2024 under section 145 of the Online Safety Act 2021. This Standard applies to participants in the Designated Internet Services (DIS) section of the online industry, particularly concerning class 1A and class 1B material. Class 1A material includes child sexual exploitation, pro-terror, and extreme crime and violence content, while Class 1B material covers crime, violence, and drug-related content. The Standard aims to enhance online safety by requiring DIS providers to implement policies, systems, processes, and technologies to manage risks associated with these materials. It outlines compliance measures, risk assessments, safety features, and reporting obligations. The Standard also mandates the detection and removal of known harmful content where feasible, without compromising encryption or creating systemic vulnerabilities.
National Health (IVF Program) Special Arrangement Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 1)	Health and Aged Care	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (IVF Program) Special Arrangement Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 1) amends the National Health (IVF Program) Special Arrangement 2015 to ensure an adequate supply of pharmaceutical benefits for patients requiring in vitro fertilisation treatment. The amendments align with changes to the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 and include the addition of choriogonadotropin alfa to the Special Arrangement. The table in Schedule 1 of the Special Arrangement is reformatted to display the listed drug, form, and manner of administration in each row. This Instrument is made under subsection 100(2) of the National Health Act 1953.
National Health (Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Program) Special Arrangement Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 2)	Health and Aged Care	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Program) Special Arrangement Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 2) amends the National Health (Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Program) Special Arrangement 2021 to update provisions related to the supply of pharmaceutical benefits to eligible persons with paraplegia or quadriplegia. The amendments align with changes in the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024, including alterations to the responsible person code for the drug macrogol 3350, and the addition and deletion of responsible persons in the Special Arrangement's schedules. This Instrument is made under subsection 100(2) of the National Health Act 1953.
CASA 67/24 — Operation of RPA in Sydney Harbour Restricted Areas, R405A and R405B (CASA-Verified Drone Safety App) Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	15/11/2024	26/03/2025	27/03/2025	19/11/2024	20/11/2024	The instrument approves specific restricted areas around Sydney Harbour where remote pilots can operate remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) under regulation 101.065 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. It also issues directions under regulation 11.245 for remote pilots using a CASA-verified drone safety app to operate within these areas. The instrument continues CASA's Automated Airspace Authorisation Trial (AAAT), initiated in 2021, allowing near-real-time airspace authorisation for RPAs up to 25 kg.
Legislation (Deferral of Sunsetting—Airport Instruments) Amendment Certificate 2024	Attorney-General's	12/09/2024	04/02/2025	05/02/2025	08/10/2024	17/09/2024	The Legislation (Deferral of Sunsetting—Airport Instruments) Amendment Certificate 2024 amends the Principal Certificate to extend the deferral of sunsetting for the Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996 by an additional 12 months, resulting in a total deferral of 24 months. This extension moves the sunsetting date from April 1, 2025, to April 1, 2026. Deferring the sunsetting date will allow additional time to complete a review of the Airspace Protection Regulations to ensure alignment with proposed changes to the Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) through a project of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The deferral avoids the administrative burden of remaking the instrument for a short duration. The Airspace Protection Regulations manage intrusions into protected airspace around federally leased airports, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regularity of air transport operations. The deferral aligns with the policy intent of the sunsetting regime and provides necessary flexibility to accommodate ongoing reviews and stakeholder consultations.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Attorney-General's Portfolio Measures No. 2) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument amends Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 (Principal Regulations) to establish authority for government spending on the Enhancing First Nations Justice Policy Outcomes program. This program provides funding to support the Justice Policy Partnership (JPP), a collaboration between Australian governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak bodies and justice experts under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The program is administered by the Attorney-General’s Department, with $10.7 million allocated over four years from 2024-25 to support JPP operations.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Finance Measures No. 3) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Finance Measures No. 3) Regulations 2024 amend Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 (the Principal Regulations) to establish legislative authority for the Government to provide a loan to Snowy Hydro Limited for the construction of the Snowy 2.0 project. This project is essential for the security of the National Electricity Market,providing renewable electricity generation, facilitating additional renewable development and placing downward pressure on peak wholesale electricity prices. The Commonwealth will provide a $4.5 billion loan on commercial terms, administered by the Department of Finance.
National Health (Continued Dispensing) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 3)	Health and Aged Care	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (Continued Dispensing) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 3) amends the National Health (Continued Dispensing) Determination 2022 to better define pharmaceutical benefits under the National Health Act 1953. It specifies that certain terms will have the same meaning as in the Act and aligns with amendments to the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024. The instrument clarifies terms, updates references and headings, repeals a redundant section, and adds the drug dapagliflozin with sitagliptin to the list of drugs in Schedule 1. This allows approved pharmacists to supply these pharmaceutical benefits without a prescription under Continued Dispensing arrangements.
Export Control (Organic Goods) Amendment (National Organic Standard) Rules 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	15/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Export Control (Organic Goods) Amendment (National Organic Standard) Rules 2024 (Amendment Rules) update the Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules 2021 to refer to the latest version of the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce, ensuring alignment with current technical standards for organic and bio-dynamic produce. The National Organic Standard outlines requirements for the production, processing, storage, transportation, labelling, and importation of organic goods, aligning with international trading partners' standards. The amendment updates the definition of the National Organic Standard to the version in effect at the time of the Amendment Rules' commencement.
CASA EX41/24 — Amendment of CASA EX32/24 (Application for Multi-crew Pilot Training Endorsement) Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	22/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	This instrument amends CASA EX32/24 — Flight Crew Licensing and Other Matters (Miscellaneous Exemptions) Instrument 2024 to exempt applicants for a multi-crew pilot training endorsement (MCP-TE) from certain requirements under regulation 61.1250 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This amendment inserts a new part into the principal instrument, allowing exemptions for applicants who hold or held relevant approvals. The instrument aims to address deficiencies in the units of competency for MCP-TE, ensuring applicants meet necessary requirements without compromising aviation safety. The exemptions allow applicants to be considered compliant with specific requirements, facilitating a more efficient and cost-effective process for obtaining an MCP-TE.
Christmas Island Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Legislation Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Ordinance 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 establishes the Administrative Review Tribunal, replacing the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The Australian Antarctic Territory Weapons Amendment, Christmas Island Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Legislation Amendment, Cocos (Keeling) Islands Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Legislation Amendment, Heard Island and McDonald Islands Legislation Amendment, and Jervis Bay Territory Legislation Amendment Ordinances 2024 make necessary amendments to eight ordinances due to the AAT's abolition and the new Tribunal's establishment. These amendments update terminology and legislative references to ensure a smooth transition and clarity for users. The Amending Ordinances are legislative instruments under the Legislation Act 2003 and amend ordinances in various portfolios, operating under empowering legislation administered by the respective Islands or Territories.
Heard Island and McDonald Islands Legislation Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Ordinance 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Amending Ordinances support the Administrative Review Tribunal legislative package, by making consequential amendments to 8 Ordinances across 5 Islands or Territories and 2 Portfolios. The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 establishes the Administrative Review Tribunal, replacing the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The Australian Antarctic Territory Weapons Amendment, Christmas Island Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Legislation Amendment, Cocos (Keeling) Islands Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Legislation Amendment, Heard Island and McDonald Islands Legislation Amendment, and Jervis Bay Territory Legislation Amendment Ordinances 2024 make necessary amendments to eight ordinances due to the AAT's abolition and the new Tribunal's establishment. These amendments update terminology and legislative references to ensure a smooth transition and clarity for users.
Australian Antarctic Territory Weapons Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Ordinance 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 establishes the Administrative Review Tribunal, replacing the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The Australian Antarctic Territory Weapons Amendment, Christmas Island Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Legislation Amendment, Cocos (Keeling) Islands Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Legislation Amendment, Heard Island and McDonald Islands Legislation Amendment, and Jervis Bay Territory Legislation Amendment Ordinances 2024 make necessary amendments to eight ordinances due to the AAT's abolition and the new Tribunal's establishment. These amendments update terminology and legislative references to ensure a smooth transition and clarity for users. The Amending Ordinances are legislative instruments under the Legislation Act 2003 and amend ordinances in various portfolios, operating under empowering legislation administered by the respective Islands or Territories.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Foreign Affairs and Trade Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument amends Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 to establish authority for government spending on activities administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Funding will be provided for the Trade Diversification and Free Trade Agreement Modernisation Program, which supports Australian entities in modernising Australia's free trade agreement network and progressing mutual recognition arrangements with other countries, with an allocation of $4.4 million over two years from 2024-25. Additionally, the Investment Deal Teams Project Development Support Program will facilitate Australian investment in overseas projects, with $48.8 million allocated over four years from 2023-24.
Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Royal Australian Mint No. 10) Determination 2024	Treasury	16/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Royal Australian Mint No. 10) Determination 2024, issued under the Currency Act 1965, allows the Treasurer to determine the characteristics of Australian coins, including denomination, composition, weight, design, and dimensions. This legislative instrument specifies the characteristics of 12 new non-circulating coins to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint. The Treasurer can modify coin characteristics through a currency determination, ensuring that coins produced by the Mint are legal tender.
Export Control Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Rules 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	24/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Export Control Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Rules 2024 amend various provisions of the Export Control (Fees and Payments) Rules 2021, Export Control (Meat and Meat Products) Rules 2021, Export Control (Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products) Rules 2021, Export Control (Rabbit and Ratite Meat and Rabbit and Ratite Meat Products) Rules 2021, and Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Rules 2021. The Amendment Rules amend the Fees Rules, Meat Rules, Poultry Meat Rules, Rabbit and Ratite Meat Rules and Wild Game Meat Rules for the purposes of clarifying provisions relating to allocated meat inspection services. The Amendment Rules also amend the Rabbit and Ratite Meat Rules and Wild Game Meat Rules for the purposes of facilitating new requirements relating to meat inspection reforms.
Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Royal Australian Mint No. 11) Determination 2024	Treasury	24/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Royal Australian Mint No. 11) Determination 2024 is a legislative instrument issued under the Currency Act 1965. The Act allows the Treasurer to determine the characteristics of Australian coins, including denomination, composition, weight, design, and dimensions. This specific instrument outlines the characteristics of 11 new non-circulating coins to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint. The Treasurer has the authority to make and issue coins as specified in the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965, ensuring that payments made with these coins are considered legal tender. The instrument is subject to disallowance under section 42 of the Legislation Act 2003 but is exempt from sunsetting to ensure economic certainty.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Social Services Measures No. 3) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Social Services Measures No. 3) Regulations 2024 amend Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 (the Principal Regulations) to establish legislative authority for government spending on specific activities administered by the Department of Social Services. Funding will support the Community-led Economic Development program, aimed at creating local job opportunities and enhancing economic participation in areas affected by Income Management and the Cashless Debit Card, with existing funding of $781.2 million over four years from 2024-25. Additionally, the Leaving Violence Program will receive $925.2 million over five years from 2023-24 and $263.3 million per year ongoing from 2028-29 to improve safety, economic security, and independence for victims of intimate partner violence.
CASA ADCX 007/24 - Repeal of Airworthiness Directive AD/B737/352	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	16/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals Airworthiness Directive AD/B737/352 (AD/B737/352), which pertained to air conditioning outlet extrusion support brackets on specified Boeing 737 series aircraft. This repeal follows the issuance of FAA AD 2024-18-07 by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which supersedes the previous FAA AD 2009-01-02 (which was given effect by AD/B737/352). The new FAA directive, effective from 12 November 2024, automatically applies to Australian aircraft under Part 39 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). Consequently, the requirements of AD/B737/352 are no longer necessary, leading to its cancellation.
Fair Work Amendment (Fixed Term Contracts—Exceptions Measures) Regulations 2024	Employment and Workplace Relations	25/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Fair Work Amendment (Fixed Term Contracts – Exceptions Measures) Regulations 2024 amends the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (FW Regulations) to address limitations on fixed term contracts as outlined in the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act). The FW Act restricts the use of fixed term contracts for the same role beyond two years or two consecutive contracts, but provides exceptions to this limitation in certain circumstances (including circumstances that are prescribed by regulation). The instrument repeals exceptions to the fixed term contract limitations in the FW Regulations for the live performance sector and for non-government funded philanthropic entities, and extends the higher education sector exception for contracts entered into between 6 December 2023 and 1 November 2025. Additionally, the instrument introduces new exceptions for the philanthropic and not-for-profit, medical and health research, and public hospital sectors for contracts entered into before 1 November 2025.
Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Periodic Legislative Review) Regulations 2024	Foreign Affairs and Trade	07/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Periodic Legislative Review) Regulations 2024 introduce a five-yearly review requirement into the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 and repeal the automatic expiry of certain autonomous sanctions designations and declarations. This includes designations of persons and entities, controlled assets, sanctioned vessels, and travel bans. The purpose of the five-yearly review is to ensure the effectiveness of Australia’s autonomous sanctions legislative framework and enhance transparency by requiring reports to Parliament. Repealing the three-yearly automatic expiry aligns Australia’s practice with other jurisdictions and allows departmental resources to focus on new listings, monitoring, enforcement, and public engagement. Listings will remain in effect until revoked by the Minister.
National Health (Commonwealth Price and Conditions for Commonwealth Payments for Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 10)	Health and Aged Care	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument amends the National Health (Commonwealth Price and Conditions for Commonwealth Payments for Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Determination 2019. The purpose is to update the pharmaceutical benefits and ingredients in relation to which particular rules apply for ascertaining the Commonwealth price payable to an approved medical practitioner or an approved pharmacist for supply. It also revises the list of pharmaceutical benefits that must be supplied in complete packs. The amendments include adding a form of morphine to the list of pharmaceutical benefits with a dangerous drug fee and updating the forms of estradiol, timolol, and naloxone in the list of complete packs.
List of Specimens taken to be Suitable for Live Import Amendment (torpedo barb and featherfin catfish) Instrument 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument amends the Live Import List under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to include Dawkinsia denisonii and Synodontis eupterus in Part 2, with specific import conditions. These conditions include importation for identification purposes only, high security facilities, and for Dawkinsia denisonii, bred in captivity specimens only. The amendments were initiated by applications under section 303EE of the EPBC Act, and assessments of potential environmental impacts were conducted. The Minister considered these reports before deciding to amend the list.
National Health (Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy) Special Arrangement Amendment (November Update) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy) Special Arrangement Amendment (November Update) Instrument 2024 (PB 116 of 2024) amends the National Health (Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy) Special Arrangement 2024 (PB 31 of 2024). The purpose of this Instrument is to enhance the efficiency of payments for chemotherapy medicines and related pharmaceutical benefits for eligible cancer patients. It aligns with the 2010 Budget measure on chemotherapy drug funding. The amendments reflect changes in the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 (PB 26 of 2024), including alterations to prescription circumstances for the drug avelumab. The authority for these amendments is derived from subsections 100(1), 100(2), and 100(3) of the National Health Act 1953.
Child Care Subsidy Amendment (Parent Pathways and Other Measures) Minister’s Rules 2024	Education	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Child Care Subsidy Amendment (Parent Pathways and Other Measures) Minister’s Rules 2024 (Amendment Rules) amends the Child Care Subsidy Minister’s Rules 2017 (the Principal Rules) to provide 36 hours of subsidised care per fortnight for income support recipients participating in Parent Pathways, a new voluntary pre-employment service for parents with young children. Former compulsory ParentsNext participants will maintain their activity test result from November 2024 to May 2025, ensuring a smooth transition to Parent Pathways. Additionally, these participants will have an increased activity test result of 100 hours per fortnight from June 2023 to June 2024. The Amendment Rules also allow State and Territory-run child care providers to discount fees for preschool programs. Additionally the Amendment Rules prescribe the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment Grant Opportunity to ensure fair remuneration for ECEC workers. Other minor amendments include updating references to certain instruments and removing provisions related to obsolete programs.
National Health Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Repeal Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	29/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Repeal Instrument 2024 is made under subsection 84(1) of the National Health Act 1953 and relies on subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. Its purpose is to repeal the National Health (Collaborative Arrangements for Midwives) Instrument 2022 and the National Health (Collaborative Arrangements for Nurse Practitioners) Instrument 2022. From 1 November 2024, the Health Legislation Amendment (Removal of Requirement for a Collaborative Arrangement) Act 2024 will amend the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the National Health Act 1953 to remove the requirement for midwives and nurse practitioners to practice under collaborative arrangements with medical practitioners. This change will allow them to prescribe certain medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme without needing a collaborative arrangement. The Repeal Instrument will thus repeal the now-unnecessary instruments defining 'authorised midwife' and 'authorised nurse practitioner' under subsection 84(1) of the National Health Act 1953.
Part 131 MOS Amendment Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	23/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Part 131 (Balloons and Hot Air Airships) Manual of Standards 2024 (MOS Amendment) outlines operational standards for lighter-than-air aircraft under Part 131 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). The MOS amendment makes corrections in preparation for its commencement on 12 November 2024. The MOS amendment adds 2 definitions, replaces an expression that industry changes have made redundant, corrects typographical and drafting errors, removes an inconsistency between provisions, and deletes mention of an unnecessary certificate and a misleading Note. These amendments aim to enhance operational flexibility and improve aviation safety without imposing additional costs on Part 131 aircraft operators.
National Health (Take Home Naloxone) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Special Arrangement 2024	Health and Aged Care	29/10/2024	11/02/2025	25/03/2025	05/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (Take Home Naloxone) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Special Arrangement 2024 (PB 110 of 2024) amends the National Health (Take Home Naloxone) Special Arrangement 2019 to remove the brand Nyxoid (UK) from the Take Home Naloxone program. This program allows the supply of naloxone on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for individuals at risk of opioid overdose and those who can assist them, without a prescription. Nyxoid (UK) was temporarily listed due to a shortage, but as the shortage has been resolved, it will no longer be available for distribution and supply in Australia. Consequently, Nyxoid (UK) will be removed from the PBS and the Take Home Naloxone program. The authority for this amendment comes from subsection 100(1) of the National Health Act 1953, which allows the Minister to make special arrangements for the supply of certain pharmaceutical benefits.
Census and Statistics Amendment (Statistical Information) Regulations 2024	Treasury	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Census and Statistics Amendment (Statistical Information) Regulations 2024 aim to update the Census and Statistics Regulation 2016 to ensure the topics collected in the Census remain relevant for policy making and government planning. The next Census is scheduled for 2026, and the Amendment Regulations will include a new topic on 'sexual orientation and gender' to gather vital data for informed policy and service delivery. Additionally, the Amendment Regulations will modify wording to better accommodate sign language users and remove the topic on the number of children ever born for females aged 15 years and older due to a lack of strong data need. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has consulted extensively, including with the LGBTIQ+ Expert Advisory Committee and the ABS Round Table for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statistics, to ensure the relevance and accuracy of the topics included.
Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 7) 2024	Health and Aged Care	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Rules (No. 7) 2024 amends the Private Health Insurance (Benefit Requirements) Rules 2011 and the Private Health Insurance (Complying Product) Rules 2015. The purpose of the amendments is to update the clinical categorisation and procedure type classification of items in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) to reflect changes commencing on 1 November 2024. The changes involve updating Schedules 5 of the Complying Product Rules and Schedules 3 of the Benefit Requirements Rules to assign new and reviewed MBS items to appropriate clinical categories and remove deleted items. The amendments ensure that private health insurance policies cover the necessary hospital treatments and that insurers meet the minimum benefit requirements for these treatments.
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Section 75 Transfers) Amendment Determination 2022-2023 (No. 14)	Finance	10/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Section 75 Transfers) Amendment Determination 2022-2023 (No. 14) modifies the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Section 75 Transfers) Determination 2022-2023 to reflect the transfer of appropriations from the National Mental Health Commission to the Department of Health and Aged Care, and from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to the Administrative Review Tribunal. This amendment determination is a legislative instrument under section 8 of the Legislation Act 2003 and does not alter the total amount appropriated by Parliament. The principal determination adjusts the specified 2022-23 Appropriation Acts to account for the transfer of functions and resources between the affected entities, as announced in the 2024-25 and 2023-24 Budgets.
Migration Amendment (Immigration Clearance Exemption for Transiting Aircraft Crew) Regulations 2024	Home Affairs	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Migration Amendment (Immigration Clearance Exemption for Transiting Aircraft Crew) Regulations 2024 amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to allow transiting aircraft crew with a turnaround departure time of 90 minutes to be exempt from the requirement to be immigration cleared under section 166 of the Migration Act. Section 166 mandates that any person entering Australia must present evidence of identity and required information to a clearance authority without unreasonable delay. The amending Regulations will allow transiting aircraft crew to not be immigration cleared as required under section 166 of the Migration Act, so long as they do not leave the airport lounge except to continue their departure journey within 90 minutes of the arrival into Australia.
Taxation Administration (Withholding Variation for Certain Payments to US Resident Entertainers Including Athletes) Legislative Instrument 2024	Treasury	10/09/2024	28/11/2024		12/09/2024	16/09/2024	The Taxation Administration (Withholding Variation for Certain Payments to US Resident Entertainers Including Athletes) Legislative Instrument 2024 is made under sections 15-15 and 16-180 of the Taxation Administration Act 1953. The instrument repeals and replaces the previous instrument made in 2014, which would otherwise sunset on 1 October 2024. It varies the amount an Australian payer must withhold (to nil) from certain payments made to entertainers who are residents of the United States of America when they undertake activities as an entertainer in Australia. It allows payers to determine if the conditions for withholding variation are met without referring to the ATO, reducing compliance costs. The instrument also exempts payers from issuing payment summaries to US resident entertainers if no amount was withheld. This change aims to ensure consistency with the terminology used in the Australia and US international tax agreement.
Migration (Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa Pre-application Process) Determination (LIN 24/060) 2024	Home Affairs	12/09/2024	04/02/2025	04/02/2025	08/10/2024	16/09/2024	The Migration (Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa Pre-application Process) Determination (LIN 24/060) 2024, issued by the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, establishes a pre-application process for the Subclass 462 visa. This process involves the random selection of registered participants holding valid passports from specified countries. The Migration Amendment (Australia’s Engagement in the Pacific and Other Measures) Act 2023 introduced subsection 46(4A) to the Migration Act 1958, allowing the Minister to arrange such processes. The instrument sets eligibility requirements and rules for registration, selection periods, and other procedural aspects. Initially, the process will apply to passport holders from China, India, and Vietnam, with potential for expansion. The random selection ensures fairness and manages application volumes from high-demand countries.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Non-executive Director—Selection Criteria) Determination 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	13/09/2024	04/02/2025	05/02/2025	08/10/2024	17/09/2024	The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Non-executive Director—Selection Criteria) Determination 2024, issued under the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983, establishes the criteria for appointing non-executive Directors and the Chairperson to the ABC Board. This new Determination replaces the 2013 Determination, which is set to sunset on April 1, 2025. It largely replicates the previous criteria with minor updates to align with the ABC Charter and current needs. The Nomination Panel assesses candidates based on these criteria, ensuring appointments are transparent, consistent, and merit-based. The Determination does not apply to the Managing Director or the staff-elected Director.
National Land (Road Transport) (Parking) Rules 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	17/09/2024	04/02/2025	10/02/2025	08/10/2024	19/09/2024	The National Land (Road Transport) (Parking) Rules 2024, made under section 11 of the National Land (Road Transport) Ordinance 2014, aim to remake rules related to paid parking on National Land, which will sunset on 1 October 2024. The Ordinance provides the framework for managing paid parking, modifying ACT road transport and parking laws to allow the National Capital Authority (NCA) chief executive to administer paid parking on National Land. The instrument includes provisions for delegating functions, not requiring suspension notices for unpaid parking infringements, and specifying application methods for extensions of time. The instrument will be repealed when the new Ordinance and accompanying rules are made.
Banking (prudential standard) determination No. 4 of 2024	Treasury	19/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) issued Banking (prudential standard) determination No. 4 of 2024 under the Banking Act 1959, section 11AF. This determination establishes Prudential Standard APS 117, which addresses Capital Adequacy: Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (Advanced ADIs). APS 117 mandates that ADIs with internal model approval for IRRBB must have a framework to manage, measure, and monitor this risk, aligning with the nature, scale, and complexity of their operations. The standard follows the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's principles, with Australian adjustments, and imposes a Pillar 1 regulatory capital requirement for IRRBB. The new APS 117 remakes the previous version of the prudential standard made under Banking (prudential standard) determination No. 10 of 2012, without change except for a textual amendment to update a reference to Prudential Standard APS 001 Definitions (APS 001) which has been replaced by Prudential Standard CPS 001 Defined terms (CPS 001).
Fisheries Management Legislation Amendment (Minor Updates to Management Plans) Instrument 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	16/09/2024	04/02/2025	06/02/2025	08/10/2024	18/09/2024	The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has issued the Fisheries Management Legislation Amendment (Minor Updates to Management Plans) Instrument 2024 under the Fisheries Management Act 1991. This instrument makes minor updates to various management plans to ensure consistency with the Act and other regulations. Specifically, it replaces references to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) with the new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and updates references from the repealed Fisheries Management Regulations 1992 to the current Fisheries Management Regulations 2019. These amendments are technical, ensuring alignment with legislative drafting standards, and do not impose or change any existing fisheries management rules. The amendments are mandatory and fall within paragraph 20(6)(c) of the Act.
Automatic Mutual Recognition (Tasmania) (Exemptions—Teachers) Declaration 2024	Employment and Workplace Relations	18/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Mutual Recognition Act 1992 of the Commonwealth (the MRA) provides for the automatic mutual recognition of occupational registrations (AMR). AMR allows an individual to carry on an activity in a second State, under the registration covering the activity in their home State through Automatic Deemed Registration (ADR). Under the Declaration the Minister for Finance (Tasmania) has excluded teacher registrations from ADR for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027. By virtue of the making of the Declaration, the Minister for Finance is satisfied that the exclusions are necessary because of a significant risk to consumer protection and to the health or safety of workers or the public. The Declaration provides an explanation of the specific risks arising from the registrations in the context of the circumstances and conditions in Tasmania.
Radiocommunications (Specified Radiocommunications Receivers and Types of Transmitter Licences and Receiver Licences) Determination 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	20/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has made the Radiocommunications (Specified Radiocommunications Receivers and Types of Transmitter Licences and Receiver Licences) Determination 2024 under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. This instrument repeals and remakes the 2014 determination without significant changes. It specifies certain radiocommunications receivers as devices under the Act, making them subject to regulatory provisions. The instrument also outlines the types of transmitter and receiver licences the ACMA may issue. The 2014 determination was set to be automatically repealed on 1 April 2025, necessitating this update.
Therapeutic Goods (Serious Scarcity and Substitutable Medicine) (Insulin Degludec and Insulin Aspart) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	25/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Serious Scarcity and Substitutable Medicine) (Insulin Degludec and Insulin Aspart) Instrument 2024 is a legislative instrument under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. It addresses the serious scarcity of RYZODEG 70/30 FLEXTOUCH, a combination of insulin degludec and insulin aspart used to treat diabetes mellitus. Due to manufacturing issues and high global demand, this medicine is expected to be in shortage until March 31, 2025. The instrument allows pharmacists to substitute RYZODEG 70/30 PENFILL, which contains the same active ingredients but requires a different delivery system. This substitution aims to ensure patients can continue their treatment without interruption. The instrument specifies conditions for substitution to ensure patient safety, including providing suitable instructions and ensuring the patient has the necessary delivery system. The instrument remains in force until March 31, 2025, unless revoked earlier.
Farm Household Support Minister's Rules 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Farm Household Support Minister’s Rules 2024, made under subsection 106(1) of the Farm Household Support Act 2014, aim to improve the financial situation of farmers and their partners through the provision of farm household allowance (FHA) and other payments. The Rules allow up to four cumulative years of FHA within a 10-year period, subject to means tests, residency requirements, and compliance with financial improvement agreements (FIA). The Rules also provide for farm financial assessments and supplements to support these assessments and related activities. The 2024 Rules repeal the 2014 Minister’s Rule, remake measures related to activity and farm financial assessment supplements, and clarify income test provisions by allowing losses from farm enterprises and related businesses to offset ordinary income. The Rules ensure that the administration of payments and assessment of claims are appropriately targeted to the unique complexities of the agricultural industry.
Health Insurance (Section 3C Pathology Services – Point-of-Care Testing Services) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Health Insurance (Section 3C Pathology Services – Point-of-Care Testing Services) Determination 2024 introduces new pathology item 73813 for point-of-care testing to detect neisseria gonorrhoea, chlamydia trachomatis, and trichomonas vaginalis. These sexually transmissible infections primarily affect individuals aged 15 to 29 and are often asymptomatic. The Medical Services Advisory Committee supported this testing for remote and very remote populations, particularly First Nations people, in November 2023. Additionally, item 73825 for nurse practitioners will be introduced on 1 November 2024. Both items will be part of the First Nations Molecular Point-of-Care Testing Program, which provides rapid and accurate pathology testing in First Nations communities. These new items were announced in the 2024-25 Budget under the Strengthening Medicare initiative. The Determination will commence on 1 November 2024.
Human Services (Centrelink) Amendment (Functions of the Chief Executive Centrelink) Regulations 2024	Social Services	27/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Human Services (Centrelink) Amendment (Functions of the Chief Executive Centrelink) Regulations 2024 amend the Human Services (Centrelink) Regulations 2021. These amendments enable Services Australia to perform roles under the Digital ID Act 2024 as an identity exchange provider and an attribute service provider. The Australian Government has been developing the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS) since 2015, which will now be legislated under the Digital ID Act. This Act provides a secure, convenient, and inclusive way for individuals to verify their identity online. The Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2024 ensures Services Australia is accredited to participate in the AGDIS. The Amendment Regulations prescribe new functions for the Chief Executive Centrelink to support Services Australia’s role in the AGDIS.
Ministers of State Regulations 2024	Prime Minister and Cabinet	12/09/2024	04/02/2025	04/02/2025	08/10/2024	16/09/2024	The Ministers of State Regulations 2024, issued under the Ministers of State Act 1952, mandate the Official Secretary to the Governor-General to publish a notifiable instrument. This instrument will list individuals appointed to administer Departments of State and the offices they hold, ensuring public access to updated information about the Ministry since the start of the 47th Parliament. It will also detail occasions when the Governor-General appointed or revoked appointments to the Federal Executive Council and Departments of State. These regulations aim to enhance transparency in Ministerial arrangements, reflecting the Government's policy following the Report of the Inquiry into the Appointment of the Former Prime Minister to Administer Multiple Departments. The regulations align with the Ministers of State Amendment Act 2023, covering actions taken by the Governor-General from 23 May 2022 to 29 November 2023, and apply prospectively.
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Clothes Washing Machines) Determination 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	04/10/2024	04/02/2025	12/02/2025	08/10/2024	09/10/2024	The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Clothes Washing Machines) Determination 2024 establishes minimum energy efficiency, energy labelling, and product performance requirements for household clothes washing machines. It replaces the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Clothes Washing Machines) Determination 2015, introducing updated standards, displaying program time on energy labels, and setting minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for the first time. The Determination also includes updated test procedures referenced in the standards that define multi‑compartment clothes washers and test voltage for single phase products. The Determination mandates key performance requirements such as soil removal, water extraction, washing action severity, and rinse performance to ensure products supplied to market are fit for purpose.
Health Insurance (Section 3C Midwife and Nurse Practitioner Services) Amendment (No. 1) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	27/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Health Insurance (Section 3C Midwife and Nurse Practitioner Services) Amendment (No. 1) Determination 2024 amends the Health Insurance (Section 3C Midwife and Nurse Practitioner Services) Determination 2020. The amendments include the removal of the requirement for collaborative arrangements for professional attendances by participating nurse practitioners and midwives, effective from 1 November 2024. This change aligns with recommendations from various reports and aims to improve patient access to services, particularly in remote areas. Additionally, a new nurse practitioner pathology item (73825) is introduced for point of care testing for sexually transmissible infections in specific remote areas, to be provided within Aboriginal Medical Services or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. This new item addresses the high prevalence of such infections and their serious public health consequences for First Nations peoples.
Farm Household Support Legislation Repeal Rules 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Farm Household Support Legislation Repeal Rules 2024 is an instrument made under the Farm Household Support Act 2014 and the Farm Household Support (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2014. It repeals two spent rules: the 2014 Consequential and Transitional Rule and the 2015 SA River Murray Program Rule. The 2014 Rule provided transitional support for interim Farm Household Allowance recipients until 30 September 2014, while the 2015 Rule exempted lump sum payments from the SA River Murray Program from being counted as income for Farm Household Allowance eligibility. The instrument does not have any impact or effect on industry, as the instruments repealed are spent.
ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2024/618	Treasury	25/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2024/618 amends the ASIC Corporations (Employee redundancy funds relief) Instrument 2015/1150. The amendment extends the relief provided to employee redundancy funds for 18 months until 1 April 2026 and introduces a new condition requiring individuals relying on the relief to notify ASIC by the later of 31 October or one month after first relying on the relief. Employee redundancy funds, which accept contributions from employers in construction and allied industries for redundancy benefits, are granted relief from AFS licensing and managed investment provisions under the Corporations Act 2001. The amendment aims to provide certainty for operators while a permanent regulatory framework is developed.
CASA ADCX 006/24 - Repeal of Airworthiness Directive AD/BELL 412/41	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 include provisions for the issuance and repeal of airworthiness directives (ADs) by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Under section 98 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and regulation 39.001 of CASR, CASA can issue ADs for aircraft or aeronautical products. The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued AD 2024-16-01, which supersedes FAA AD 2000-18-09. Consequently, CASA has repealed AD/BELL 412/41, which applied to Bell Helicopter Textron 412 series helicopters, as the requirements of AD/BELL 412/41 have been cancelled by the new FAA AD. This repeal is effective from 4 September 2024.
National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (October Update) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The legislative instrument, made under sections 84AF, 84AK, 85, 85A, 88, and 101 of the National Health Act 1953, amends the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 to update the pharmaceutical benefits listed under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). It determines the pharmaceutical benefits that are on the PBS through declarations of drugs and medicinal preparations, and for ready-prepared benefits. This includes determinations of forms, manners of administration and brands. It also provides for related matters such as equivalent brands, responsible persons, prescribing circumstances, maximum quantities, number of repeats, determined quantity and pack quantity, section 100 only status and prescriber bag only status.
National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 9) 2024	Health and Aged Care	27/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 9) 2024, made under subsection 99AEKC(2) of the National Health Act 1953, amends the applicable quantity for certain pharmaceutical brands subject to the minimum stockholding requirement in Division 3CAA of the Act. The effect of a determination of an applicable quantity is that a pharmaceutical company which would otherwise be required to hold a 4- or 6-month minimum stockholding of a brand of a pharmaceutical item, will instead be required to hold the quantity which has been determined as the applicable quantity. A determination may be effective for a specified period of time, or the time period may not be specified (in which case it is effective from when the determination commences, to when it is revoked).
National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 8)	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 8) amends the National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Determination 2022 (the Principal Determination). The National Health Act 1953 provides for the Minister and the responsible persons to agree a price that is taken to be the appropriate maximum price of a brand of a pharmaceutical item for the purposes of Part VII of the Act. This instrument amends the Principal Determination by varying claimed prices to increase the brand premium for thirteen pharmaceutical items on the PBS due to requests by responsible person. In addition, this instrument amends the Principal Determination by reducing the claimed price and brand premium for nine brands of twenty-one pharmaceutical items due to price disclosure reductions.
Therapeutic Goods (Advertising Complaints and Investigations Information) Amendment Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	27/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Advertising Complaints and Investigations Information) Amendment Instrument 2024 amends the Principal Instrument under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act). Section 61 of the Act allows the Secretary to release specified therapeutic goods information to the public and to certain organisations, bodies or authorities. The Therapeutic Goods (Advertising Complaints and Investigations Information) Specification 2019 specifies the types of information that can be released, particularly related to advertising complaints and investigations. The Amendment Instrument updates the reference to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in Schedule 2 to a generic "tribunal" reference, anticipating the replacement of the AAT by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) on 14 October 2024. This ensures the continued release of information on advertising case outcomes, including decisions made by both the AAT and ART.
National Health (Weighted average disclosed price – October 2024 reduction day) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Weighted average disclosed price – October 2024 reduction day) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2024 (PB 107 of 2024) revises the weighted average disclosed prices (WADPs) for certain brands of pharmaceutical items containing tenofovir. This amendment follows a review of determinations in response to issues raised by Responsible Persons, who had initially submitted incorrect data. Corrected data was resubmitted, and new calculations for the WADPs were completed in accordance with the National Health Act 1953 and the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations 2017. The revised WADPs for tenofovir are now reflected in Schedule 1 of the Instrument, replacing the previous prices with updated figures.
National Health (Transitional Arrangements for Opioid Dependence Treatment Medicines) Amendment (Extension) Special Arrangement 2024	Health and Aged Care	23/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Transitional Arrangements for Opioid Dependence Treatment Medicines) Amendment (Extension) Special Arrangement 2024 extends the self-repeal date of the 2023 Instrument from 1 October 2024 to 31 January 2025. This extension allows time to settle existing invoices for payments to pharmaceutical companies for opioid dependence treatment (ODT) medicines. The Instrument remains time-limited and applies to supplies made until 30 June 2024, after which patients will transition to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Approved Suppliers or other arrangements. The 2023 Instrument allowed responsible persons to supply non-PBS dosing sites directly and claim payments from the Commonwealth. Patients do not make a PBS co-payment, and the amendments do not alter existing arrangements. The Minister has the authority under the National Health Act 1953 to make and vary these special arrangements for the adequate supply of pharmaceutical benefits.
National Health (Additional Community Supply Support Payment) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	09/10/2024	06/02/2025	25/03/2025	10/10/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (Additional Community Supply Support Payment) Determination 2024, under the National Health Act 1953, outlines the kinds of supplies by approved pharmacists that are eligible for Additional Community Supply Support (ACSS) payments and the amount of these payments. The Determination aligns with the agreement between the Commonwealth and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia under the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA), effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029. The ACSS payment includes $4.79 for each Commonwealth subsidised supply of a 'section 85 medicine' with increased dispensing quantities and $0.78 for each supply of a PBS prescription of a 'section 85 medicine'. Supplies under specific special arrangements, such as the Botulinum Toxin Program and the Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy, are excluded from ACSS eligibility. The Determination specifies that the ACSS payment is $0.78 per supply, with an additional $4.79 for increased maximum quantity prescriptions, totaling $5.57.
Determination of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates No. 2024/1	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	10/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is established under the Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973. Section 5(1) of the AFTRS Act outlines the School's functions, including providing advanced education and training related to program production, conducting seminars and courses for individuals involved in program production, and awarding degrees, diplomas, and certificates as specified in a determination under section 6A. Section 6A allows the School to make a legislative instrument specifying these awards. The School is governed by a council, known as the Council of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, which acts on behalf of the School. Determination No. 2024/1 introduces two new graduate certificates: the Graduate Certificate in Radio and Podcasting and the Graduate Certificate in Arts Screen.
Industry Research and Development (Streamlining External Dispute Resolution for Scams Program) Instrument 2024	Industry, Science and Resources	16/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Industry Research and Development (Streamlining External Dispute Resolution for Scams Program) Instrument 2024 prescribes a program under the Industry Research and Development Act 1986. This program allocates up to $14.72 million over two years to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority Limited (AFCA) to establish and operate an expanded external dispute resolution (EDR) scheme for scam-related complaints in the banking, telecommunications, and digital platforms industries. The aim is to provide consumers with a single, free and fair complaint resolution mechanism to escalate their scam-related complaints and seek redress.
Statement of Principles concerning tooth decay (dental caries) (Balance of Probabilities) (No.75 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	18/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Statement of Principles concerning tooth decay (dental caries) (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 75 of 2024) repeals the Statement of Principles concerning dental caries (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 123 of 2015) and determines a new Statement of Principles by the Repatriation Medical Authority (the Authority). The new Instrument is based on sound medical-scientific evidence linking tooth decay and death from tooth decay to certain types of service. It specifies factors that must be related to eligible war service, defence service, and peacetime service before tooth decay can be connected to service circumstances. The Instrument includes revisions to definitions and factors related to tooth decay, such as tooth wear, loss of gum tissue, therapeutic radiation, dry mouth, fluoride exposure, sugar consumption, smoking, chewing tobacco, personal dental hygiene, access to dental care, and being a prisoner of war. This Instrument results from an investigation concerning dental caries in accordance with section 196G of the VEA. The investigation was notified in the Government Notices Gazette of 7 November 2023.
Statement of Principles concerning Achilles tendinopathy (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 86 of 2024)	Veterans' Affairs	21/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument repeals and replaces the Statement of Principles concerning Achilles tendinopathy and bursitis (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 96 of 2015). The instrument specifies the factors that must exist in relation to operational service under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), peacekeeping service under the VEA, hazardous service under the VEA, British nuclear test defence service under the VEA, warlike service under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and non-warlike service under the MRCA before it can be said that a reasonable hypothesis has been raised connecting Achilles tendinopathy or death from Achilles tendinopathy, with the circumstances of that service. The new instrument includes revisions to definitions and factors related to the condition and treatment, replacing the previous instrument. The instrument operates in relation to claims to which section 120B of the VEA or section 338 of the MRCA apply.
CASA EX62/24 – CASR Part 131 – Exemptions and Directions Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	24/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	This instrument exempts certain operators of Part 131 aircraft, primarily balloons, from specific provisions of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR), Civil Aviation Regulations 1988, and the Part 131 (Balloons and Hot Air Airships) Manual of Standards 2024. It ensures pilots comply with exemption conditions and carry necessary authorisations and medical certificates. The exemption instrument corrects mis-described requirements for acting key personnel, facilitates the full activation of the air operator certificate (AOC) provisions, and operating rules, under Part 131 of CASR, corrects the omission of details concerning the pilot authorisations and medical certificates of foreign operators, carries a relocated exemption about requirements concerning the issue of relevant maintenance releases, and removes unnecessary requirements to be a registered operator for some circumstances.
Explosives (Authorised Commonwealth Explosives) Order 2024	Defence	26/09/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Explosives (Authorised Commonwealth Explosives) Order 2024, issued under the authority of the Explosives Act 1961, specifies Commonwealth explosives or kinds of Commonwealth explosives for the purposes of subsection 43(1) of the Explosives Regulations 2024. The Act and Regulations govern the handling and control of Commonwealth explosives areas. The specification of an explosive as an authorised Commonwealth explosive impacts the circumstances under which its transport is prohibited, the applicability of the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, the enforcement of offence provisions, and the requirement for an approved security plan for transport. The order maintains the list of authorised Commonwealth explosives relevant to Defence transport, with no substantive changes from the previous regulations.
Migration (Specification of Health Service Provider) Instrument (LIN 24/040) 2024	Home Affairs	12/09/2024	04/02/2025	04/02/2025	08/10/2024	16/09/2024	The instrument LIN 24/040, made under subregulation 1.15AA(2) of the Migration Regulations 1994, specifies Bupa Health Services Pty Ltd (Bupa) as the health service provider for the definition of 'carer' in regulation 1.15AA. It repeals the previous instrument IMMI 14/085, which would have sunset on 1 October 2024. The Regulations require the relative in Australia who has the medical condition giving rise to the need for a carer to undertake a medical assessment by Bupa. The certificate from this assessment must meet specific requirements, including being signed by the medical adviser. The Minister must consider the opinion in the certificate correct for deciding if an applicant is a carer. The instrument maintains existing arrangements by continuing to specify Bupa as the relevant health service provider.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health and Aged Care Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health and Aged Care Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024 amend Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 (the Principal Regulations) to establish legislative authority for Government spending on activities administered by the Department of Health and Aged Care. Existing funding is allocated for the Quality Use of Diagnostics Therapeutic and Pathology Program to improve the use of health technologies, medicines, and medical tests (up to $34.4 million per year from 2024-25); the Sport and Recreation Program to support major international sporting events and promote participation in sports ($30.0 million over six years from 2024-25 for Domestic and Pacific Rugby World Cup events in 2027 and 2029); and the mRNA vaccines and treatments program to develop and maintain Australia's onshore capability to manufacture mRNA vaccines and products. The financial implications for the mRNA program are not disclosed due to commercial-in-confidence sensitivities. It is the intention of the Australian Government to disclose the funding allocated for the program once the agreements are finalised.
Jervis Bay Territory Legislation Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Matters) Ordinance 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	14/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 establishes the Administrative Review Tribunal, replacing the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The Jervis Bay Territory Legislation Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Matters) Ordinance 2024 makes necessary amendments to reflect the AAT's abolition and the new Tribunal's establishment. The instrument updates terminology and legislative references to ensure a smooth transition and clarity for users.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Transitional Rules 2024	Social Services	01/10/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Disability Insurance Scheme (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Transitional Rules 2024 introduces transitional arrangements to support amendments to the NDIS Act 2013. These arrangements include: ensuring participants do not owe debt for purchasing non-NDIS supports under certain conditions, allowing recurring transport payments without claims, and ensuring reasonable and necessary supports are funded by the NDIS. The Amending Act, following an independent review, aims to improve participant experience and sustainability of the NDIS. Key changes include defining 'NDIS support' and establishing a claims and payments framework. The Instrument ensures participants are not disadvantaged during the transition to the new framework.
Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2024	Attorney-General's	01/10/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2024 (CR Code 2024) replaces the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014 (Version 2.3) to incorporate enhancements based on the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) 2021 Independent review. The CR Code 2024 includes amendments such as clarifying definitions, improving reporting practices, and enhancing notification obligations. It also introduces mechanisms for correcting multiple instances of incorrect information and includes provisions for domestic abuse as a circumstance beyond an individual's control. The CR Code 2024 aims to ensure an efficient credit reporting system while maintaining privacy protections, binding all credit reporting bodies and specifying the credit providers and other entities subject to Part IIIA of the Privacy Act 1988.
National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (Medication Charts) Regulations 2024	Health and Aged Care	01/10/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (Medication Charts) Regulations 2024 amends the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations 2017 to clarify the requirements for supplying pharmaceutical benefits from electronic medication charts. These amendments align the existing regulations with the policy framework, provide clearer definitions, and support pharmacists by ensuring they access relevant information to support clinical decision-making while reducing unnecessary administrative burdens. The changes aim to improve the quality and safety of medicine use in aged care, enhance patient choice of pharmacy, and support pharmacists in the supply and claiming of pharmaceutical benefits from electronic medication charts. The amendments address workflow and process issues identified during the electronic National Residential Medication Chart (eNRMC) Rollout consultation, improving patient safety and pharmacy choice.
Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens – New South Wales Ocean Trap and Line Fishery, September 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	01/10/2024	04/02/2025	11/02/2025	08/10/2024	08/10/2024	The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) mandates the protection of Australia's native wildlife by regulating international trade to prevent over-exploitation and safeguard ecosystems. Section 303DB of the EPBC Act establishes a List of Exempt Native Specimens, exempting certain specimens from trade control provisions. This instrument aims to amend the list by removing specimens derived from fish or invertebrates taken in the New South Wales Ocean Trap and Line Fishery, as specified in Schedule 1. Additionally, Schedule 2 includes specimens from the same fishery, subject to lawful capture and an approved wildlife trade operation declaration. This amendment facilitates the export of these specimens without export permits while the declaration is in force. The instrument's sole effect is to permit continued export under specified conditions.
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Regulatory Levies) Amendment (Annual Titles Administration Levy) Regulations 2024	Industry, Science and Resources	08/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Regulatory Levies) Amendment (Annual Titles Administration Levy) Regulations 2024 aim to implement the outcomes of the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator’s (NOPTA) cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS) for 2025. The CRIS proposed increases in the annual titles administration levy, application fees, and fees for service, along with the introduction of new fees. These changes are necessary to ensure NOPTA can continue to effectively discharge its regulatory functions. The rapid growth in greenhouse gas (GHG) storage activity has implications for cost recovery, and prompted an independent review. The CRIS highlighted that 50% of NOPTA’s costs related to GHG activities will be recovered under the revised levy and fee amounts, with a graduated transition to full cost recovery. The amendments result in a significant increase in certain GHG levies due to the growth in GHG activity and the need for adequate cost recovery.
Industry Research and Development (Regional Aviation Connectivity Program) Instrument 2024	Industry, Science and Resources	11/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Industry Research and Development (Regional Aviation Connectivity Program) Instrument 2024provides legislative authority to commit Commonwealth funding for the Regional Aviation Connectivity Program (the Program). The purpose of the Program is to maintain regional aviation services by supporting regional aviation companies in administration. The Program is designed to provide the Government with flexibility to respond to developments in the aviation sector that risk continued accessibility of air services for regional communities across Australia.
Digital ID (Phasing-in of Participation in the Australian Government Digital ID System) Determination 2024	Finance	11/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Digital ID (Phasing-in of Participation in the Australian Government Digital ID System) Determination 2024, issued under the authority of the Minister for Finance, aims to manage the expansion of the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS) to entities outside the Commonwealth. Section 60 of the Digital ID Act 2024 allows the Minister to determine which entities can apply for approval to participate in AGDIS. The Determination permits certain State and Territory government entities to apply to the Digital ID Regulator to participate in the AGDIS from when the Digital ID Act commences. The purpose of the Determination is to enable the Minister to manage the expansion of the AGDIS to entities outside the Commonwealth.
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (MRCA Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Amendment (Additional Community Supply Support Payment) Determination 2024	Veterans' Affairs	15/11/2024	25/03/2025	26/03/2025	18/11/2024	19/11/2024	The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (MRCA) Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Amendment (Additional Community Supply Support Payment) Determination 2024 amends the MRCA Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (MRCA PBS). Veterans access subsidised pharmaceuticals through the MRCA PBS and the MRCA Treatment Principles, which provide medicines at concessional rates or free if the Safety Net threshold is reached. The 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) introduces a new Additional Community Supply Support (ACSS) payment for pharmacists under both the PBS and MRCA PBS. This instrument aligns the MRCA PBS with the National Health Act 1953, ensuring pharmacists receive ACSS payments for eligible supplies from 1 April 2024. This support helps community pharmacies dispense PBS medicines to veterans without increasing patient costs, reducing veterans' disadvantage compared to the non-veteran population. ACSS payments will be made quarterly, including retroactive claims from 1 April 2024.
Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation — national law) 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	15/11/2024	25/03/2025	26/03/2025	18/11/2024	19/11/2024	Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation — national law) 2024, made under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012, prescribes matters related to the application and issuance of certificates of operation for domestic commercial vessels. It replaces the 2018 Marine Order and outlines criteria for renewal, variation, suspension, and revocation of these certificates. Operators must hold a certificate of operation unless exempt, and the certificate specifies operational conditions, including the requirement for a safety management system. The Order defines 'lower complexity vessels' to simplify requirements for smaller operations. It also includes definitions, application requirements for temporary crewing permits, and appropriate crewing determinations for larger vessels. The Order incorporates several documents by reference, including parts of the International Safety Management Code and the National Standard for Commercial Vessels. The Order aims to ensure the safety and proper management of domestic commercial vessels.
Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Amendment (Measures No. 2) Determination 2024	Treasury	08/10/2024	06/02/2025	25/03/2025	10/10/2024	18/11/2024	The Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Amendment (Measures No. 2) Determination 2024 elaborates on the Code of Professional Conduct, which outlines ethical principles for registered tax agents and BAS agents. The Instrument amends sections 15 (about false or misleading statements) and 45 (about keeping clients informed of relevant matters) of the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 to clarify the provisions to provide further assurance to tax practitioners about how these new obligations are intended to operate. It ensures that tax practitioners have certainty as to the scope and intent of these new obligations, and eliminates possible misunderstandings about how these provisions are intended to operate. The Instrument also makes small refinements to sections 20, 25, 30 and 40 to remove ambiguity and make clear the intent and scope of the provisions.
Defence Determination, Conditions of service Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 12)	Defence	06/11/2024	13/02/2025	25/03/2025	07/11/2024	18/11/2024	This Determination amends Defence Determination 2016/19, Conditions of Service to provide a salary non-reduction period for designated Royal Australian Artillery members for five years or until they meet salary progression requirements, establishes an Early Eligibility for Rent Allowance Trial for members in high-demand housing areas, offers a reunion travel benefit for members on long-term overseas postings without dependants, and adjusts various allowances by 3.8% in line with the ADF’s Workplace Remuneration Arrangement. Additionally, it makes technical amendments to improve readability in Chapters 13 to 16 of the Principal Determination. The retrospective application does not adversely affect individuals' rights or impose liabilities.
List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (Western Australian South-West Coast Salmon Managed Fishery and Western Australian South Coast Salmon Managed Fishery) Instrument 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	04/11/2024	11/02/2025	25/03/2025	05/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) mandates the protection of Australia's native wildlife by regulating international trade to prevent over-exploitation. The List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001 exempts certain specimens from trade control provisions. The purpose of the 2024 amendment is to update this list by removing and adding specimens from the Western Australian South-West Coast Salmon Managed Fishery and the Western Australian South Coast Salmon Managed Fishery, subject to specific conditions. These conditions include lawful capture, reporting requirements, and adherence to management arrangements. The amendment allows the export of these specimens without permits until November 1, 2034. The fisheries mentioned in the instrument are not managed by the Commonwealth legislation and therefore a strategic assessment under the EPBC Act is not required. The amendment process included consultation with relevant authorities and public notification.
Migration Amendment (Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme) Regulations 2024	Home Affairs	11/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Migration Amendment (Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme) Regulations 2024 amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to establish the Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES). This scheme allows Indian graduates and early career professionals in targeted fields to live and work in Australia for up to two years, benefiting Australian industries. Eligible fields of study include renewable energy, mining, engineering, information and communications technology, artificial intelligence, financial technology, and agricultural technology. As agreed to under the MMPA, there will be 3,000 temporary visa places available under MATES each program year. A ballot system is introduced to manage high demand, ensuring fairness in the selection process.
National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (November Update) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (November Update) Instrument 2024 (PB 115 of 2024) amends the National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement 2021 (PB 27 of 2021). These amendments align with changes to the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 (PB 26 of 2024). Schedule 1 of this Instrument includes the deletion of ribavirin, a form of mepolizumab, and brands of bosentan and entecavir. It also modifies prescription circumstances for buprenorphine, buprenorphine with naloxone, lanreotide, methadone, onasemnogene abeparvovec, and risdiplam. Notably, the amendments allow lanreotide prescriptions to be accessed through the HSD Program Community Access arrangements, enhancing patient access, especially in rural and remote areas.
Migration (Visa Pre‑application Process) Charge Amendment (Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early‑professionals Scheme) Regulations 2024	Home Affairs	11/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Migration (Visa Pre-application Process) Charge Act 2023 imposes a charge on the registration of individuals as participants in a visa pre-application process. The Migration (Visa Pre-application Process) Charge Amendment (Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme) Amendment Regulations 2024 amends the Charge Regulations to set a $25 charge for each registration under the new Subclass 403 visa in the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES). This scheme, part of the Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement between Australia and India, allows Indian graduates and early career professionals to work in Australia for up to two years in fields like renewable energy, mining, and ICT. The MATES program offers 3,000 temporary visa places annually, benefiting both Indian professionals and Australian industries.
National Health (Pharmaceutical benefits – early supply) Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 10)	Health and Aged Care	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits—Early Supply) Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 10) amends the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits—Early Supply) Instrument 2015. The amendments align with changes to the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024. The Instrument specifies pharmaceutical items for which PBS safety net entitlements will not apply for early supplies and defines the 'early supply period.' The effect of a pharmaceutical benefit being an early supply is that the patient payment for that prescription does not count towards the PBS safety net threshold, and, if the PBS safety net threshold has been reached and the operation of the PBS safety net would normally allow a concessional or nil contribution for the prescription, the patient payment and the amount paid by the Commonwealth to the pharmacy or other approved supplier revert to pre-PBS safety net amounts.
National Health Security (National Notifiable Disease List) Amendment Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	30/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health Security (National Notifiable Disease List) Amendment Instrument 2024 aims to update the National Notifiable Disease List (NNDL) established under the National Health Security Act 2007. The amendments include adding 'Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection' to the list, changing the name of 'Human coronavirus with pandemic potential' to 'Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)', and renaming 'Monkeypox virus infection' to 'Mpox'. These changes align with World Health Organization naming conventions and aim to improve public health surveillance and response. Adding ‘Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection’ to the NNDL enables the sharing of information about cases of the disease between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, the WHO and relevant member states. Where information that is shared includes personal information, the National Health Security Act 2007 (the Act) provides for the use, disclosure and recording of the personal information to be restricted.
Continence Aids Payment Scheme Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	08/10/2024	06/02/2025	25/03/2025	10/10/2024	18/11/2024	The Continence Aids Payment Scheme Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Instrument 2024 amends the Continence Aids Payment Scheme 2020 by replacing references to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal with the newly established Administrative Review Tribunal. This change is in line with the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024, which replaces the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. The Instrument allows individuals aggrieved by decisions made under sections 6, 9, 21(1), 21(3), or 22(7) of CAPS to seek a review by the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2024	Foreign Affairs and Trade	14/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) Amendment (No. 3) Instrument 2024 is a legislative measure by the Australian Government in response to Iran's missile development and transfer to Russia. The Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 allow the Minister for Foreign Affairs to designate persons or entities for financial sanctions and travel bans if they contribute to Iran's nuclear or missile programs. The Amending Instrument lists five individuals for such sanctions, with designations ceasing after three years unless extended. The legal framework for these sanctions involved extensive consultation, and the Amending Instrument is exempt from sunsetting due to a stringent review process. Broader consultations were deemed impractical to prevent alerting the sanctioned individuals.
Corporations Legislation Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure) Regulations 2024	Treasury	25/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Regulations amend the Corporations Regulations 2001 (Corporations Regulations) to repeal redundant provisions in relation to prescribed financial markets and widely held market bodies that are no longer relevant, and update references to declared financial market (a new term referred to in the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Act 2024 (the Amending Act) which replaces prescribed financial market). The crisis management and resolution regime in respect of CS facility licensees includes stay clauses that ensure counterparties of a body corporate are prevented from exercising certain contractual rights solely on the grounds that the RBA has exercised its powers (including directions, statutory management and transfer powers) in respect of the body corporate, a related body corporate or because of the body corporate or a related body corporate’s financial position. The Regulations exclude certain contracts from the operation of the stay provision because of the nature of the agreement or the parties to the agreement.
Remuneration Tribunal (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment (Holders of Judicial Office) Regulations 2024	Prime Minister and Cabinet	10/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973 establishes the Remuneration Tribunal as an independent statutory authority responsible for determining the remuneration, allowances, and entitlements of key Commonwealth office holders. Section 17 of the Act allows the Governor-General to make regulations necessary for carrying out the Act. Subsection 7(12) of the Act generally prohibits remuneration for public office holders who also hold a judicial office in another jurisdiction. The Remuneration Tribunal (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment (Holders of Judicial Office) Regulations 2024 amends the 2017 Regulations to allow members of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) to receive remuneration even if they hold a judicial office in another jurisdiction, provided it is not on a full-time basis. This amendment addresses undesirable outcomes and ensures consistent operation of related legislative provisions.
National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (November Update) Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (November Update) Instrument 2024, identified as PB 111 of 2024, amends the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024. This amendment updates the pharmaceutical benefits listed under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). It involves declarations of drugs and medicinal preparations, determinations of forms, manners of administration, and brands, as well as related matters such as equivalent brands, responsible persons, prescribing circumstances, maximum quantities, number of repeats, determined quantity and pack quantity, section 100 only status, and prescriber bag only status. The instrument exercises various powers in Part VII of the National Health Act 1953, including the Minister's authority to declare, determine, and prescribe pharmaceutical benefits, as well as to list pharmaceutical benefits without determining any authorized prescribers, allowing the benefit to be supplied only.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment (Fisheries Reforms) Regulations 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment (Fisheries Reforms) Regulations 2024 aim to enhance the protection of the Great Barrier Reef by aligning with new Queensland fisheries legislation. These amendments include making all hammerhead sharks no-take species, establishing a net-free area from Cape Bedford to Cape York, and prohibiting high-risk nets in specific conservation areas and the Marine Park by 2027. The regulations are designed to complement Queensland's efforts to reduce high-risk fishing activities, ensuring consistent management and protection of the reef's environment, biodiversity, and heritage values. The amendments incorporate various legislative instruments and geographic descriptions to support their implementation.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Home Affairs Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The instrument amends Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 to establish authority for government spending on activities administered by the Department of Home Affairs. Funding will be provided for the Modernised Multicultural Grants Program, which supports multicultural Australia and communities through the Multicultural Grassroots Initiatives and Multicultural Peak Body grant programs, with $100 million allocated over four years from 2024-25. Additionally, $15.0 million over three years from 2024-25 will be allocated to the Protecting Migrant Workers information and education package, aimed at safeguarding temporary migrant workers from workplace exploitation and enhancing the integrity of Australia’s visa system.
Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Measures No. 2) Regulations 2024	Finance	28/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The amends Schedule 1AB to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 (the Principal Regulations) to establish authority for Government spending on the Cultural Flows Planning for Cultural Economies program. This program, administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, will provide funding to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Murray-Darling Basin to prepare cultural flows plans and develop business plans supporting water-dependent business opportunities. The program aims to build governance, business, and planning foundations necessary for these communities to own and manage water in the Murray-Darling Basin. Funding of $20.0 million over three years from 2024-25 will be available, with up to $300,000 per community per application, determined by the complexity and needs of the application.
Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Australia Travel Declaration and Other Matters) Regulations 2024	Home Affairs	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Australia Travel Declaration and Other Matters) Regulations 2024 amends the Customs Regulation 2015 and the Migration Regulations 1994 to support the trial of the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) as a digital version of the incoming passenger card. The ATD, developed in collaboration with Qantas, will be trialed at Brisbane Airport, allowing select passengers to complete it via the Qantas app instead of a paper card. The amendments update the Customs Regulation to specify the required information for customs purposes and replace references to the Digital Passenger Declaration with the ATD. The Migration Regulations are amended to define the ATD, exempt passengers from completing a paper card if they submit an ATD, and introduce provisions for visa applications and cancellations related to the ATD. The Amendment Regulations are a disallowable legislative instrument and will be automatically repealed as per the Legislation Act.
Treasury Laws Amendment (Professional Standards Schemes No. 3) Regulations 2024	Treasury	08/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Treasury Laws Amendment (Professional Standards Schemes No. 3) Regulations 2024 prescribes a professional standards scheme to remake the previous scheme, which was limited to a six-year duration under the Professional Standards Act 1994 (NSW). This remade scheme allows members of the Law Society of New South Wales to continue benefiting from capped civil liability in cases of misleading and deceptive conduct. There are no significant differences between this remade scheme and the earlier iteration of the scheme which was previously prescribed. The scheme ensures consistency across Commonwealth, State, and Territory laws by providing capped civil liability under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, and the Corporations Act 2001.
Remuneration Tribunal Amendment Determination (No. 5) 2024	Prime Minister and Cabinet	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973 establishes the Remuneration Tribunal as an independent statutory authority responsible for determining the remuneration, allowances, and entitlements of key Commonwealth office holders, including Judges of Federal Courts and various public office holders. The Tribunal also determines a classification structure for Principal Executive Offices. The amendments include the removal of offices of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which will be replaced by the Administrative Review Tribunal effective 14 October 2024. The Attorney-General sought determinations for new roles within the Administrative Review Tribunal. Additionally, the Tribunal reviewed remuneration for the Merit Protection Commissioner, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Human Rights Commissioner, Chair of the Australian Heritage Council, and a member of the Cancer Australia Advisory Council. The amendments reflect changes in roles, responsibilities, and remuneration in line with government policies and individual circumstances.
Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Specified Articles) Amendment Instrument 2024	Health and Aged Care	10/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Specified Articles) Amendment Instrument 2024 amends the Principal Instrument to classify articles or components used in the manufacture of therapeutic cannabis vaping goods, excluding fasteners, as medical devices under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. This amendment aims to address the rising use of vaping, particularly among youth, by enhancing regulatory controls. The Australian Government's vaping reforms, implemented in stages throughout 2024, include prohibiting the importation and domestic manufacture of vaping goods unless specific requirements are met. These reforms align with the National Tobacco Strategy 2023-2030 to reduce tobacco and nicotine product use in Australia.
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2024	Industry, Science and Resources	08/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2024 increase the fee amounts for various functions undertaken by the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) and introduces new fees for additional activities. The new and increased fees implement NOPTA’s Cost Recovery Implementation Statement for 2025, ensuring that the cost recovery arrangements are adequate to enable them to continue to effectively discharge their regulatory functions.
National Health (Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits—Under Co-payment Data and Claims for Payment) Amendment (ACSS Eligible Supplies) Rules 2024	Health and Aged Care	09/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits—Under Co-payment Data and Claims for Payment) Amendment (ACSS Eligible Supplies) Rules 2024 amends the 2022 Principal Instrument to support the processing and determination of claims by approved pharmacists for the new Additional Community Supply Support (ACSS) payment. This amendment follows the July 2024 changes to the National Health Act 1953, which implemented the agreement between the Minister for Health and Aged Care and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia under the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA). The 8CPA, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029, introduces the ACSS payment for eligible supplies. Initially, claims for the ACSS payment will be processed manually by Services Australia until a system solution is developed by 1 July 2025. The Amending Instrument modifies the Principal Instrument to accommodate the different procedures for ACSS payment claims during this interim period.
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule) Twin Steer Amendments 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	30/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule) Twin Steer Amendments 2024, made under section 12 of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018, introduces changes to the design rules for twin steer vehicles. The Instrument increases the maximum permissible longitudinal spacing between twin steer axles on motor vehicles, from 2.0 to 2.5 metres, to allow manufacturers to supply twin steer vehicles with Euro VI (or equivalent) emissions performance, without being forced to reduce axle spacing and re-design emissions control systems (at substantial cost) specifically for supply to market in Australia.
Therapeutic Goods (Authorised Supply) Amendment (SAS Guidance) Rules (No. 2) 2024	Health and Aged Care	16/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Therapeutic Goods (Authorised Supply) Amendment (SAS Guidance) Rules (No. 2) 2024 (the Amendment Rules) amends the Therapeutic Goods (Medicines and OTG—Authorised Supply) Rules 2022 (the Medicines Rules), the Therapeutic Goods (Biologicals—Authorised Supply) Rules 2022 (the Biologicals Rules) and the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Authorised Supply) Rules 2022 (the Devices Rules). The Medicines Rules, the Biologicals Rules and the Devices Rules (collectively, the Principal Rules) specify health practitioners, therapeutic goods (medicines, biologicals or medical devices, as relevant), circumstances and conditions. The Amendment Rules amends the Principal Rules to update the definition of ‘SAS Guidance’ to refer to the updated guidance document titled Special Access Scheme (SAS): Guidance for health practitioners accessing unapproved therapeutic goods (Version 3.0, October 2024), as in force or existing on 1 October 2024 (“the SAS Guidance”).
National Health (Listed Drugs on F1 or F2) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 9)	Health and Aged Care	31/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The National Health (Listed Drugs on F1 or F2) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 9) amends the Principal Determination under the National Health Act 1953. This amendment involves the allocation of drugs to the F1 and F2 formularies of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). F1 is for single branded drugs, while F2 is for drugs with multiple brands or those in a therapeutic group with other multi-branded drugs. The amendment adds three new drugs to F1: chlormethine, glycomacropeptide formula with amino acids and low phenylalanine, and glycomacropeptide formula with amino acids, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, carbohydrate, fat, and low phenylalanine. It also removes two drugs, carbomer 974 and ribavirin, from F1 as they will no longer be PBS listed. The determination relies on subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 for revocation or variation.
Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – Removal of Single Tumour, Lipoma or Cyst) Revocation Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	14/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – Removal of Single Tumour, Lipoma or Cyst) Revocation Determination 2024 revokes the 2023 Determination, which listed item 31227 for the removal of a single tumour, lipoma, or cyst from subcutaneous tissue with histological examination. From 1 November 2024, item 31227 will be incorporated into the General Medical Services Table (GMST) by the Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (2024 Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024. This revocation is administrative, ensuring continued access to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item listed in the Principal Determination, as it will be specified in the GMST from the specified date. The Revocation Determination is a legislative instrument under the Legislation Act 2003.
Marine Orders Miscellaneous Amendment Order 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	15/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Marine Orders Miscellaneous Amendment Order 2024 (Order 2024/2) is a legislative instrument authorized by various sections of the Navigation Act 2012, the Protection of the Sea (Harmful Anti-fouling Systems) Act 2006, the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983, and the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law. This Order amends three Marine Orders to update references from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to the newly established Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), following the enactment of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024. The amendments ensure that the Marine Orders align with the new administrative review framework and provide for external merits review of administrative decisions made by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 is incorporated by reference and is subject to the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
Public Service Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024	Prime Minister and Cabinet	25/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Public Service Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024 amend the Public Service Regulations 2023 to support changes made by the Public Service Amendment Act (No. 2) 2024. The Amendment Act, which commenced on 27 August 2024, introduced new subsection 41A(1A) into the Public Service Act 1999. This subsection requires the Australian Public Service Commissioner to establish written procedures for investigating and determining whether an Agency Head or former Agency Head has breached the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct. The Regulations prescribe the basic procedural requirements for these written procedures, aligning them with existing requirements for inquiries into alleged Code of Conduct breaches by APS employees. Additionally, the Regulations make minor amendments to reflect the new definition of 'former Agency Head' introduced by the Amendment Act.
Taxation Administration Amendment (Extending Tax Whistleblower Protections) Regulations 2024	Treasury	11/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Taxation Administration Amendment (Extending Tax Whistleblower Protections) Regulations 2024 amends the Taxation Administration Regulations 2017 to enhance the sharing of whistleblower information among tax system regulators. This includes the Commissioner of Taxation, Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), the Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), and the Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT). The amendments allow these entities to receive and act on whistleblower disclosures without requiring the whistleblower's consent, thereby improving regulatory responses to suspected breaches of tax laws. The Regulations also prescribe the IGT as an eligible recipient of whistleblower information, ensuring comprehensive protection and integrity of the taxation system.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Legislation Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Ordinance 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	14/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 establishes the Administrative Review Tribunal, replacing the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The Australian Antarctic Territory Weapons Amendment, Christmas Island Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Legislation Amendment, Cocos (Keeling) Islands Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Legislation Amendment, Heard Island and McDonald Islands Legislation Amendment, and Jervis Bay Territory Legislation Amendment Ordinances 2024 make necessary amendments to eight ordinances due to this transition. These amendments update terminology and legislative references to ensure a smooth transition and clarity for users. The Amending Ordinances are legislative instruments under the Legislation Act 2003 and amend ordinances in various portfolios, operating under empowering legislation administered by the respective Islands or Territories.
Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens – Queensland Coral Fishery, October 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	25/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) regulates international trade to protect Australia's native wildlife and ecosystems. Section 303DB of the EPBC Act establishes a List of Exempt Native Specimens, which exempts certain specimens from trade control provisions. This instrument aims to amend the list by removing specimens derived from fish or invertebrates taken in the Queensland Coral Fishery, as specified in Schedule 1. Additionally, Schedule 2 includes specimens from the fishery with conditions that they must be taken lawfully and are listed while an approved wildlife trade operation declaration is in place. This amendment allows the export of these specimens without export permits, provided the conditions in Schedule 2 are met. The only effect of this instrument is to allow continued export for these specimens subject to the conditions provided in the notation as specified in Schedule 2.
Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2024-2025 Amendment Determination No.1	Defence	10/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2024-2025 Amendment Determination No.1 is made under subsection 8(1) of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014. This subsection allows the Minister for Defence to determine exclusion periods for specific zones within the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) for a financial year. The Minister has delegated this power to the Director of the Woomera Prohibited Area Coordination Office. The Amendment Determination modifies the exclusion periods for Amber Zone 2, omitting certain dates. This legislative instrument is issued under the Legislation Act 2003. The Office of Impact Analysis has indicated that no impact analysis is required for these determinations.
Defence (Employer Support Payment Scheme) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 1)	Defence	23/10/2024	10/02/2025	25/03/2025	04/11/2024	18/11/2024	This Determination amends the Defence (Employer Support Payment Scheme) Determination 2023 which provides financial assistance to businesses employing Reserve members absent on defence service and incentivises self-employed Reserve members to undertake defence service, supporting the Australian Defence Force. The amendments include updating provisions to reflect the replacement of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal with the Administrative Review Tribunal, changing a position title within the Reserve and Cadet Support Division, and making technical corrections to typographical errors without altering existing policies or benefits.
Aged Care (Subsidy, Fees and Payments) Amendment (Maximum Accommodation Payment) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	11/11/2024	25/03/2025	25/03/2025	18/11/2024	18/11/2024	The Aged Care (Subsidy, Fees and Payments) Amendment (Maximum Accommodation Payment) Determination 2024 amends the Aged Care (Subsidy, Fees and Payments) Determination 2014 to increase the maximum accommodation payment amount that an approved provider may charge for residential or eligible flexible care from 1 January 2025. The maximum refundable accommodation deposit amount will be raised from $550,000 to $750,000, aligning with the recommendations of the Aged Care Taskforce and the 2017 Tune Review. This change aims to reduce red tape for providers, enhance confidence in developing high-quality accommodation, and ensure financial viability for new builds. The amendment also updates the calculator for the maximum daily accommodation payment amount to reflect the increased deposit amount.
Veterans' Entitlements (Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package) Amendment Instrument 2024	Veterans' Affairs	15/11/2024	25/03/2025	26/03/2025	18/11/2024	19/11/2024	The Veterans’ Entitlements (Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package) Amendment Instrument 2024, made under section 115S of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, amends the 2022 Instrument. The Acute Support Package provides short-term flexible support to eligible veterans and their families facing new and challenging life circumstances that may lead to a crisis. The amendments include technical corrections, typographical error fixes, and rectifications of unintentional errors from the 2023 Instrument. These changes ensure clarity in eligibility criteria, support plan inclusions, and the provision of assistance or benefits without altering the operation of the provisions.
Marine Order Amendment (Marine Order 504 — consequential changes) Order 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	15/11/2024	25/03/2025	26/03/2025	18/11/2024	19/11/2024	The Marine Order Amendment (Marine Order 504 — consequential changes) Order 2024 (Order 2024/6) is made under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012. It amends Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2022 to update references due to the replacement of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements — national law) 2018 with Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation — national law) 2024. This legislative instrument revises two outdated references in Marine Order 505 to reflect the changes in Marine Order 504 2024.
Health Insurance (Extended Medicare Safety Net) Amendment (Indexation) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	15/11/2024	25/03/2025	26/03/2025	18/11/2024	19/11/2024	The Health Insurance (Extended Medicare Safety Net) Amendment (Indexation) Determination 2024 amends the Principal Determination to index the fixed dollar EMSN benefit cap of 86 items by 2.8 percent, providing greater benefits for patients. It also adds EMSN benefit caps to two items for cleft dental services and 24 items commonly co-claimed with varicose vein surgery, including ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. The EMSN offers additional benefits for high out-of-pocket costs for Medicare eligible out-of-hospital services, paying up to 80 percent of future costs once the annual threshold is met. The Amendment Determination reflects changes from the 2022-23 Budget and the 2023-24 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, ensuring the EMSN benefit cap remains relevant to the schedule fee.
Marine Orders Amendment (Marine Order 11 — consequential changes) Order 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	15/11/2024	25/03/2025	26/03/2025	18/11/2024	19/11/2024	The Marine Orders Amendment (Marine Order 11 — consequential changes) Order 2024 (Order 2024/4) was made under subsection 342(1) of the Navigation Act 2012 and is a legislative instrument for the Legislation Act 2003. This Marine Order amends outdated references in Marine Order 2 (Australian International Shipping Register) 2016 and Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2023 due to the creation of Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) 2024, which replaces the 2015 version. The instrument updates references to the latest version of Marine Order 11 in two Marine Orders, ensuring they are current and accurate.
Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes) Regulations 2024	Attorney-General's	16/09/2024	04/02/2025	06/02/2025	08/10/2024	18/09/2024	The Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes) Regulations 2024 aims to enhance access to affordable and quality financial advice by amending existing laws. These amendments include providing superannuation trustees with legal certainty regarding the payment of financial advice fees from a member’s superannuation fund account, removing unnecessary red tape in the Corporations Act, and improving consent requirements for certain insurance commissions. The Regulations also support electronic documentation requirements, update record-keeping obligations, align requirements for Financial Services Guides, streamline conflicted remuneration regulations, and ensure informed consent for benefits related to general insurance products. These changes are part of the Government’s broader reform package announced on 13 June 2023.
MRCA and DRCA (Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package) Amendment Instrument 2024	Veterans' Affairs	14/11/2024	25/03/2025	26/03/2025	18/11/2024	19/11/2024	The MRCA and DRCA (Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package) Amendment Instrument 2024 amends the 2022 ASP Instruments to provide short-term flexible support to eligible veterans and their families facing new and challenging life circumstances. The amendments include technical changes, corrections to typographical errors, and rectifications of unintentional errors from the 2023 Instrument. The ASP Instruments require the MRCC to prepare a support plan for eligible individuals, detailing the assistance or benefits provided and the periods during which they will be available. The amendments ensure that related persons, including children under 18, can be included in support plans if they meet eligibility criteria and are experiencing or at risk of crisis. The changes clarify eligibility criteria, correct errors, and ensure that the provisions operate as intended without disadvantaging any person.
National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) (Pharmacist Substitution of Medicines without Prescription during Shortages) Amendment (No. 4) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	15/11/2024	25/03/2025	26/03/2025	18/11/2024	19/11/2024	The National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) (Pharmacist Substitution of Medicines without Prescription during Shortages) Amendment (No. 4) Determination 2024 amends the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) (Pharmacist Substitution of Medicines without Prescription during Shortages) Determination 2021 to specify new pharmaceutical benefits that can be supplied without a prescription under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. This amendment specifies that a different brand and strength of estradiol transdermal patches at the equivalent dose can be supplied without a new prescription in accordance with the specifications and conditions outlined in the Therapeutic Goods (Serious Scarcity and Substitutable Medicine) (Estradiol) Instrument 2024 issued by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. The amendment also removes abatacept, fluoxetine, and gliclazide from the list of substitutable medicines following the resolution of their shortages.
Quality of Care Amendment (Restrictive Practices) Principles 2024	Health and Aged Care	18/11/2024	26/03/2025	27/03/2025	19/11/2024	20/11/2024	The Quality of Care Amendment (Restrictive Practices) Principles 2024 aims to extend the timeframe for arrangements within the Commonwealth aged care legal framework, allowing certain individuals or bodies to provide informed consent for the use of restrictive practices on behalf of care recipients who lack the capacity to make informed decisions themselves. This amendment continues the provisions established by the Quality of Care Amendment (Restrictive Practices) Principles 2022, ensuring protections against the unregulated use of restrictive practices and reducing the risk of harm to care recipients. The extension is necessary as some state and territory jurisdictions have not yet established their own mechanisms for authorizing substituted consent. The amendment also maintains the immunity provision for aged care providers from civil and criminal liability when relying on the Commonwealth hierarchy for obtaining informed consent, provided all other requirements are met.
Part 61 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 1)	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	18/11/2024	27/03/2025	06/05/2025	20/11/2024	21/11/2024	The Part 61 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2024 (No. 1) aims to establish specific aeronautical knowledge standards, practical competency standards, and flight training requirements for gyroplane pilots. This includes standards for obtaining a gyroplane pilot license, periodic reviews of pilot competence, and endorsements for aerial application, mustering, formation flying, night VFR, low-level, and flight instructor ratings. The amendments integrate new gyroplane-specific standards into the existing framework for flight crew licensing, ratings, and endorsements. The instrument updates various schedules in the Part 61 Manual of Standards to include gyroplane-specific elements, performance criteria, and flight tolerances. It also makes minor editorial corrections and includes transitional provisions to update references in existing documents. The amendments ensure that gyroplane operations, particularly commercial activities like aerial livestock mustering, are conducted safely and in compliance with updated regulatory standards.
Broadcasting Services (Primary Commercial Television Broadcasting Service) Amendment Declaration 2024 (No. 1)	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	18/11/2024	27/03/2025	06/05/2025	20/11/2024	21/11/2024	The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has made the Broadcasting Services (Primary Commercial Television Broadcasting Service) Amendment Declaration 2024 (No. 1) to amend the Broadcasting Services (Primary Commercial Television Broadcasting Service) Declaration 2020, which designates specific multi-channelled commercial television services as primary services for licensees in particular areas. The amendment reflects the cessation of the Mildura Digital Television (MDT) service in Mildura, Victoria, on 30 June 2024, and the subsequent surrender of MDT's broadcasting and transmitter licenses. Consequently, Table 1 of Schedule 1 of the instrument is amended to remove the declaration of a primary service for MDT's license.
CASA EX78/24 –Transitional Training and Checking Requirements for Crew Members in Part 135 Operations – Exemption Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	20/11/2024	07/04/2025	07/05/2025	21/11/2024	25/11/2024	The instrument reschedules training and checking obligations for Australian air transport operators and crew members under Part 135 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and the Part 135 (Australian Air Transport Operations – Smaller Aeroplanes) Manual of Standards 2020. This exemption allows operators to phase in compliance over 12 months to 3 years, provided crew members have completed equivalent training under previous legislation. The instrument recognises the continuing competency of crew members and provides a gradual transition to full compliance with new requirements. The exemptions will expire on specified dates, by which time full compliance is required.
CASA EX79/24 –Transitional Training and Checking Requirements for Crew Members in Part 138 Operations – Exemption Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	20/11/2024	07/04/2025	07/05/2025	21/11/2024	25/11/2024	The instrument reschedules training and checking obligations for aerial work operators and crew members under Part 138 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This exemption allows for a phased transition to full compliance, recognising the competency of crew members who have completed equivalent training under previous legislation. The exemptions will expire on specified dates, at which time compliance with new requirements will become mandatory. The instrument addresses the impracticality of completing all new training events within a short timeframe and provides additional time for operators to implement compliant systems.
Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings—FullCAM) Methodology Determination 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	19/11/2024	07/04/2025	07/05/2025	21/11/2024	25/11/2024	The Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings—FullCAM) Methodology Determination 2024 aims to credit increased carbon sequestration through new native vegetation and mallee plantings (reforestation projects). The Determination outlines criteria for establishing and managing reforestation projects and sets out the process for monitoring, calculating, reporting, and crediting the greenhouse gasses abated as a result of a reforestation project; for the purpose of generating Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs). The Determination is an updated version of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings—FullCAM) Methodology Determination 2014 (the old Determination). If they wish, project proponents with existing approved projects under the old Determination may apply to move their project to the Determination under section 128 of the Act provided their project is covered by the Determination.
CASA EX77/24 –Transitional Training and Checking Requirements for Crew Members in Part 133 Operations – Exemption Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	20/11/2024	07/04/2025	07/05/2025	21/11/2024	25/11/2024	The CASA EX77/24 – Transitional Training and Checking Requirements for Crew Members in Part 133 Operations – Exemption Instrument 2024 reschedules training and checking obligations for Australian air transport operators and crew members under Part 133 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This exemption allows for a phased transition to full compliance with new Part 133 requirements by recognising the competency of crew members who have completed equivalent training under previous regulations. The exemptions will expire on specified dates, requiring compliance with the new requirements by then. The instrument addresses the impracticality of completing all new training events within a short timeframe and provides additional time for operators to implement compliant systems. The exemption instrument is designed to ensure safety while allowing a gradual transition to new standards, with the intention to extend transitional recognition for certain events through future regulatory amendments.
Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – General Practice Attendance for Assessing Patient Suitability for a COVID-19 Vaccine) Amendment (No. 1) Determination 2024	Health and Aged Care	20/11/2024	07/04/2025	07/05/2025	21/11/2024	25/11/2024	The Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – General Practice Attendance for Assessing Patient Suitability for a COVID-19 Vaccine) Amendment (No. 1) Determination 2024 aims to insert a cessation clause into the 2021 Principal Determination. This amendment aligns with the 2024-25 Budget measure to extend temporary COVID-19 vaccine suitability assessment items until 30 June 2025. From 1 July 2025, these services will be treated like other vaccines under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and the National Immunisation Program Schedule. Consequently, temporary COVID-19 vaccine suitability assessment items, including remote supervision and in-depth assessments, will no longer be subsidised by the MBS, and bulk billing requirements for these services will be removed. The Amendment Determination is a legislative instrument under the Legislation Act 2003 and commences the day after registration.
Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) (Permanent Incapacity Benefits) Amendment Rules 2024	Treasury	20/11/2024	07/04/2025	07/05/2025	21/11/2024	25/11/2024	The Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) (Permanent Incapacity Benefits) Amendment Rules 2024 extend transitional arrangements under section 301-100 of the Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 for the 2023-24 income year. These rules prevent the Commissioner from amending certain income tax assessments to classify superannuation benefits as income stream benefits rather than lump sums, following amendments made by Schedule 9 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4) Act 2023. This extension provides additional time for relevant funds and individuals to transition their reporting of incapacity benefits. The Rules apply retrospectively to the 2023-24 income year and ensure that assessments made during this period are preserved, offering greater certainty for taxpayers.
ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2024/883	Treasury	21/11/2024	08/04/2025	07/05/2025	25/11/2024	25/11/2024	The ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2024/883 amends the ASIC Corporations (Cash Settlement Fact Sheet) Instrument 2022/59 to extend the conditional relief operation for an additional five years and modifies the exemption period for providing emergency payments to consumers from 14 days to 42 days after an insurable event. The principal legislative instrument exempts providing entities from the requirement to give a Cash Settlement Fact Sheet (CSFS) at the time specified, which can delay the claims handling process and adversely affect consumers needing urgent cash payouts. The amendment ensures timely cash payments in emergencies while maintaining the obligation to provide a CSFS under certain conditions. The instrument extends the relief period to 42 days and continues the operation of the relief until April 1, 2030, allowing ASIC and the Government to monitor its effectiveness.
Accounting Standard AASB 2024-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective Date of Amendments to AASB 10 and AASB 128	Treasury	22/11/2024	08/04/2025	08/05/2025	25/11/2024	26/11/2024	The Accounting Standard AASB 2024-4 amends the mandatory effective dates of previous amendments to AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements (July 2015) (AASB 10) and AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (August 2015). (AASB 128). Amendments to AASB 10 and AASB 128 will now be applied for the annual reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2028. Consistent with the International Accounting Standards Board's approach, the amendments can still be applied by an entity in advance of this new mandatory application date.
Industry Research and Development (Diversity in STEM Programs) Instrument 2024	Industry, Science and Resources	22/11/2024	08/04/2025	08/05/2025	25/11/2024	26/11/2024	The Industry Research and Development (Diversity in STEM Programs) Instrument 2024, issued under the Industry Research and Development Act 1986, prescribes programs to promote diversity in STEM fields. These programs include Superstars of STEM, the Australian Diversity in Science Accreditation Framework, the Diversity in STEM Toolkit, and Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM. The instrument aims to expand these programs to support underrepresented cohorts in STEM, driving cultural change, reducing barriers, and supporting intersectionality. Funding of $12.855 million from 2024-25 to 2030-31 has been allocated for these initiatives. The programs will be delivered by the Business Grants Hub and administered by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Applications for grants will be assessed based on eligibility and merit criteria, with decisions made by the Program Delegate.
Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Total Allowable Commercial Catch) Determination (No.2) 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	22/11/2024	08/04/2025	08/05/2025	25/11/2024	26/11/2024	The Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Total Allowable Commercial Catch) Determination (No.2) 2024 sets the total allowable commercial catch (TACC) for quota species Bigeye Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Broadbill Swordfish, and Striped Marlin in the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery for the fishing seasons from 2025-26 to 2027-28. The fishery covers waters in the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone on the west coast of Australia and includes areas off Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling Islands. The TACC is determined based on advice from the Tropical Tuna Resource Assessment Group and the Tropical Tuna Management Advisory Committee, considering various factors such as sustainability and total estimated catch by different users.
The Lodge Heritage Management Plan 2024–2029	Prime Minister and Cabinet	22/11/2024	08/04/2025	08/05/2025	25/11/2024	26/11/2024	The Lodge Heritage Management Plan 2024–2029 mandates that the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), which owns and manages The Lodge, a Commonwealth Heritage Place, must create a management plan to protect and manage its heritage values. The plan includes two volumes: the first details the history, cultural significance, physical elements, and condition of The Lodge, along with policies for its management; the second provides supporting reports and information. The plan complies with the EPBC Act and relevant regulations, incorporating best practice heritage methodologies and guidelines.
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorism Financing Rules Amendment (Nominee of Custodian) Instrument 2024	Attorney-General's	21/11/2024	08/04/2025	08/05/2025	25/11/2024	26/11/2024	The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules Amendment (Nominee of Custodian) Instrument 2024 is a legislative instrument under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006. It amends Chapters 4 and 15 of the AML/CTF Rules to address an oversight by incorporating a definition for 'nominee of a custodian.' This definition is limited to a related body corporate of a custodian who meets the existing definition and includes certification requirements. The amendments extend the same customer due diligence relief provided to custodians to nominees of custodians. These changes aim to address practical difficulties faced by the industry in complying with previous requirements and ensure regulatory certainty. The AML/CTF Rules are designed to be enduring, supporting compliance with the AML/CTF Act and aiding in the combatting of money laundering and terrorism financing.
Disability (Access to Premises — Buildings) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Standards 2024	Attorney-General's	22/11/2024	08/04/2025	08/05/2025	25/11/2024	26/11/2024	The instrument amends the Disability (Access to Premises — Buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards) following the Premises Standards Review 2021 (Review). The amendments respond to the Review by amending references to the Australian Standard 1428.1 Design for access and mobility, Part 1: General requirements for access – New building work contained in the Premises Standards to reflect 2021 updates to the Australian Standard. Australian Standard 1428.1 was updated to improve its clarity. The Instrument will improve clarity and consistency with other disability-related standards while ensuring the Premises Standards are up-to-date.
Fair Work Amendment (Minor and Technical Measures No. 2) Regulations 2024	Employment and Workplace Relations	22/11/2024	08/04/2025	08/05/2025	25/11/2024	26/11/2024	The Fair Work Amendment (Minor and Technical Measures No. 2) Regulations 2024 amends the Fair Work Regulations 2009 to prescribe the Industrial Court of New South Wales as an ‘eligible State or Territory court’ for purposes of the Fair Work Act 2009, enabling it to handle certain applications such as underpayment claims. Additionally, it amends subregulation 3.07(8) to clarify that the Fair Work Commission is not required to refund an unfair dismissal application fee when it has expended considerable resources assisting parties.
Child Support (Registration and Collection) Amendment (Payment Methods) Regulations 2024	Social Services	22/11/2024	08/04/2025	08/05/2025	25/11/2024	26/11/2024	The Child Support (Registration and Collection) Amendment (Payment Methods) Regulations 2024 amends the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Regulations 2018 to update the prescribed methods of payment for child support debts to Services Australia. The amendments aim to modernise payment methods by specifying that Services Australia is no longer obliged to accept cheques and money orders as payments of debts, and will accept payments via bank transfer, Visa or MasterCard credit and debit cards, BPAY, and Post Billpay. This change reflects the decline in the use of cheques and money orders, although Services Australia may still accept these forms of payment on a case-by-case basis.
Australian Postal Corporation Amendment (Dealing with Articles and their Contents) Regulations 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	22/11/2024	08/04/2025	08/05/2025	25/11/2024	26/11/2024	The Australian Postal Corporation Amendment (Dealing with Articles and their Contents) Regulations 2024 are made under the authority of the Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989. These regulations aim to make minor and technical amendments to the Australian Postal Corporation Regulations 2021. This is designed to support the implementation of the Australian Postal Corporation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024, which seeks to address ambiguities, streamline procedures for handling postal articles containing dangerous goods, and improve information sharing between Australia Post and government agencies. The proposed regulations repeal outdated definitions, update definitions, remove obsolete provisions, and make minor amendments for currency. The regulations are subject to the default sunsetting requirements and disallowance under the Legislation Act 2003.
Part 121 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	22/11/2024	08/04/2025	08/05/2025	25/11/2024	26/11/2024	The Part 121 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2024 amends the Part 121 Manual of Standards 2020, which sets out standards for the operation of larger aeroplanes in Australian air transport operations. This amendment makes minor or machinery changes that do not substantially alter existing arrangements. Part 121 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 prescribes requirements for multi-engine aeroplanes with a maximum operational passenger seating configuration (MOPSC) of more than 9 or a maximum take-off weight of more than 8,618 kg, and single-engine aeroplanes with a MOPSC of more than 9 and a maximum take-off weight of 8,618 kg or less. The amendment postpones for one year certain requirements concerning extended diversion time operations and extends until 2 December 2024 an alleviation to use either new or old performance rules in the assessment of the lateral boundaries of the terrain and obstacle after take-off area.
Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Fishing Season and Total Allowable Commercial Catch) Determination (No.2) 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	25/11/2024	09/04/2025	12/05/2025	26/11/2024	27/11/2024	The Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Fishing Season and Total Allowable Commercial Catch) Determination (No.2) 2024 determines the Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for Albacore Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and Bigeye Tuna in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 fishing seasons. The Determination also determines the Total Allowable Commercial Catch for Broadbill Swordfish and Striped Marlin Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery for the 2025 fishing season. The determination is based on advice from the Tropical Tuna Resource Assessment Group and the Tropical Tuna Management Advisory Committee, considering sustainability, fishing mortality, and the precautionary principle. The Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery covers waters in the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone on the east coast of Australia, including specific zones in the Coral Sea and beyond the Australian EEZ.
Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery (Fishing Season) Determination 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	25/11/2024	09/04/2025	12/05/2025	26/11/2024	27/11/2024	The Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery (Fishing Season) Determination 2024 is a legislative instrument made under the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery Management Plan 1995. It establishes the fishing season for the Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery (SBT Fishery) from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025. Southern Bluefin Tuna is a migratory species found in the southern oceans, including the Australian Fishing Zone (AFZ). The fishery is managed internationally by the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT), with Australia as a member. The Commonwealth, through the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), manages the fishery within the AFZ and on the high seas, except for New South Wales. The commercial fishery operates using Statutory Fishing Rights, with most fish caught live and farmed near Kangaroo Island, South Australia, and others caught using longline methods off south-eastern Australia. Recreational fishing is managed by the States with bag and size limits.
Australian Sustainability Reporting Standard AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures	Treasury	25/11/2024	09/04/2025	12/05/2025	26/11/2024	27/11/2024	The Australian Sustainability Reporting Standard AASB S2, titled "Climate-related Disclosures," was issued in September 2024. This standard outlines the requirements for entities to disclose information related to climate-related risks and opportunities. It aims to provide transparency and consistency in reporting, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions. The standard includes guidelines on the types of climate-related information that should be disclosed, such as governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets. The standard is part of the broader efforts by the Australian Accounting Standards Board to improve sustainability reporting and address the financial implications of climate change.
Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery (Australia’s National Catch Allocation) Determination 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	25/11/2024	09/04/2025	12/05/2025	26/11/2024	27/11/2024	The Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery (Australia’s National Catch Allocation) Determination 2024 is a legislative instrument made under the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery Management Plan 1995 (the Plan). It sets Australia's national catch allocation for the Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) for the season from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025 at 6,930,250 kilograms. The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is responsible for determining this allocation, which must not exceed 95% of the allocation decided by the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT). The SBT is a highly migratory species managed internationally by the CCSBT, with Australia being a member. The Australian SBT Fishery includes operations within the Australian Fishing Zone and on the high seas, managed by AFMA. The Plan was amended in 2020 to reserve 5% of Australia's CCSBT allocation for recreational fishing mortality, leaving up to 95% for the commercial sector.
Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery (Undercatch and Overcatch) Determination 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	25/11/2024	09/04/2025	12/05/2025	26/11/2024	27/11/2024	The Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery (Undercatch and Overcatch) Determination 2024 is a legislative instrument made under the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery Management Plan 1995. It allows the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) to set specific amounts and percentages for undercatch and overcatch for the fishing season from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025. This determination provides fishers with the flexibility to carry over or carry under a small amount of their quota between seasons. The Southern Bluefin Tuna is a highly migratory species managed internationally by the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna, with Australia being a member. The Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery includes operations within the Australian Fishing Zone and on the high seas, managed by AFMA except in New South Wales.
Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination (No.2) 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	25/11/2024	09/04/2025	12/05/2025	26/11/2024	27/11/2024	The Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination (No.2) 2024 is a legislative instrument made under the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Plan 2010. It sets the overcatch and undercatch percentages and weights for quota species in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 fishing seasons. The determined percentage of overcatch and undercatch for each species is 10 per cent, and the determined weight for each species is 2,000 kilograms. This determination allows fishers to carry over or carry under a small amount of their quota between seasons, providing flexibility in their catch limits. The fishery covers waters in the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone on the east coast of Australia, including specific zones in the Coral Sea and beyond the EEZ.
Excise (Concessional Spirits – Class of Persons) Determination 2024	Treasury	25/11/2024	09/04/2025	12/05/2025	26/11/2024	27/11/2024	The Excise (Concessional Spirits – Class of Persons) Determination 2024, made under section 77FE of the Excise Act 1901, allows specific classes of persons, including health care practitioners, veterinary practitioners, medical institutions, government-related entities, and education institutions, to use a specified quantity of spirit duty-free annually for industrial, manufacturing, scientific, medical, veterinary, or educational purposes. This instrument reduces the compliance burden by eliminating the need for individual approval for these uses. It replaces the Excise (Concessional spirits – class of persons) Determination 2014 (No.1) and specifies maximum quantities of spirit that can be used without specific approval, with limits set to prevent misuse. If additional quantities are needed, approval from the CEO is required.
Australian Passports (Application Fees) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2024	Foreign Affairs and Trade	25/11/2024	09/04/2025	12/05/2025	26/11/2024	27/11/2024	The Australian Passports (Application Fees) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2024 makes minor amendments to the Australian Passports (Application Fees) Determination 2015. The amendment corrects a drafting error where incorrect cross-references were made in subsection 6(3) table item 3, which relates to upgrading expedited processing of an Australian travel document application from Fast Track (5-day) processing to Priority (2-day) processing. The instrument imposes no additional fees or regulatory impact on citizens and resolves the cross-reference error without requiring an Impact Analysis.
Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery (Actual Live Weight Value of a Statutory Fishing Right) Determination 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	26/11/2024	10/04/2025	13/05/2025	27/11/2024	28/11/2024	The Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery (Actual Live Weight Value of a Statutory Fishing Right) Determination 2024 is a legislative instrument made under the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery Management Plan 1995 (the Plan). It determines the actual live weight value of a Statutory Fishing Right (SFR) for the Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery (SBT Fishery) for the fishing season from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025 as 1.30159668 kilograms. The SBT is a highly migratory species managed internationally by the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT), with Australia as a member. The fishery includes operations within the Australian Fishing Zone and on the high seas, managed by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) except in New South Wales. The Plan was amended in 2020 to allocate five per cent of Australia’s CCSBT allocation for recreational fishing mortality, leaving up to 95 per cent for the commercial sector.
Legislation (Exemptions and Other Matters) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Regulations 2024	Attorney-General's	26/11/2024	10/04/2025	13/05/2025	27/11/2024	28/11/2024	The Legislation (Exemptions and Other Matters) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Regulations 2024 amends the Legislation (Exemptions and Other Matters) Regulation 2015 (the Principal Regulations) to exempt two additional instruments from sunsetting under the Principal Regulations. The first exemption applies to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015 (FRR), which is deemed too large and complex to remake regularly and is subject to frequent review and amendment. The second exemption applies to the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Regulations 2024 (Tobacco Regulations), which give technical effect to the substantive provisions in the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023. It is considered appropriate for the Tobacco Regulations to be exempt from sunsetting because it is deigned to be enduring and not subject to regular review and because commercial certainty would be undermined by sunsetting.
CASA OAR 188/24 – Designation of Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas – Declaration and Determination (Permanent PRDs) Instrument 2024	Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	26/11/2024	10/04/2025	13/05/2025	27/11/2024	28/11/2024	The instrument establishes special use airspace areas in Australian-administered airspace by designating Restricted, Danger and Military Operating areas. These areas are identified to ensure safety due to potential dangers from other flights or activities in those areas. The instrument repeals and replaces CASA OAR 068/24 – Declarations and Directions in relation to Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas, Etc. – Permanent Instrument 2024, with change bars indicating where revisions have been made.
Southern Squid Jig Fishery (Total Allowable Effort) Determination 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	26/11/2024	10/04/2025	13/05/2025	27/11/2024	28/11/2024	The Southern Squid Jig Fishery (Total Allowable Effort) Determination 2024, issued by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority under the Fisheries Management Act 1991, sets the total allowable effort (TAE) for the Southern Squid Jig Fishery for the 2025 fishing year. The TAE is determined to be 550 standard squid jigging machines, aligning with the objectives of the Southern Squid Jig Fishery Management Plan 2005 to ensure ecological sustainability and economic efficiency. The Fishery targets Gould’s squid and operates with specific management arrangements, including gear restrictions. The determination process involved consultation with the Squid Resource Assessment Group (SquidRAG) and the South East Management Advisory Committee (SEMAC), whose advice was consistent with the final TAE. The determination will be in effect from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery (Total Allowable Catch) Determination 2024	Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	25/11/2024	10/04/2025	13/05/2025	27/11/2024	28/11/2024	The Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery (Total Allowable Catch) Determination 2024, issued under the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery Management Plan 2002, sets the total allowable catch (TAC) for target species, specifically Patagonian toothfish and Mackerel icefish, and catch limits for other species for the 2024/2025 fishing year. The TAC for the Patagonian toothfish is 2,120 tonnes. The TAC for the Mackerel icefish is 1,824 tonnes. The Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery, located in the Southern Indian Ocean, is managed by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and access is restricted to operators holding Statutory Fishing Rights (SFRs). The weight allocated to an SFR is calculated by dividing the TAC by the total number of SFRs in force at the start of the fishing year.
List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (South Australian Abalone Fishery) Instrument 2024	Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	26/11/2024	10/04/2025	13/05/2025	27/11/2024	28/11/2024	The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) provides a list of exempt native specimens which includes specimens exempt from trade control provisions. The List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (South Australian Abalone Fishery) Instrument 2024 aims to amend this list by omitting specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates taken in the South Australian Abalone Fishery specified in Schedule 1 and inserting specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates taken in the South Australian Abalone Fishery, subject to specific restrictions or conditions. These conditions include lawful acquisition, notification of management changes, and annual reporting. The amendment allows the export of these specimens without permits until February 15, 2035. The only effect of this instrument is to allow continued export of these specimens subject to the conditions provided in the notation as specified in the Schedule.