Regional Investment Corporation Drought Hardship Loans Rules 2026

The Australian government has issued the Regional Investment Corporation (Drought Hardship Loans) Rules 2026. These rules establish the framework for providing drought hardship loans to eligible agricultural businesses, administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Social Security (Administration) (Exempt Welfare Payment Recipient – Principal Carer of a Child) (Activities) Instrument 2026

The Australian Department of Social Services has issued the Social Security (Administration) (Exempt Welfare Payment Recipient – Principal Carer of a Child) (Activities) Instrument 2026. This instrument specifies activities related to principal carers of children who are exempt welfare payment recipients.

Social Security Disability Support Pension Active Participation Determination

The Australian Department of Social Services has issued a new determination regarding active participation requirements for Disability Support Pension recipients. This determination, authorized by the Social Security Act 1991, outlines the guidelines and criteria for assessing active participation.

Taxation (Multinational Global Minimum Tax) Rules 2026 Amendment

The Australian Department of the Treasury has issued the Taxation (Multinational Global Minimum Tax) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026. These rules amend the existing Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Rules 2024, implementing measures related to global and domestic minimum tax.

Vehicle Standard Australian Design Rule 105/00 Blind Spot Information Systems

The Australian government has issued Vehicle Standard Australian Design Rule 105/00, mandating Blind Spot Information Systems for vehicles. This rule, administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, aims to enhance road safety by reducing blind spots.

Veterans' Entitlements Tinnitus Treatment Determination

The Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs has issued the Veterans' Entitlements (Eligibility for Treatment—Improved Access to Treatment for Tinnitus) Determination 2026. This legislative instrument, authorized by the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986, aims to improve access to tinnitus treatment for eligible veterans.

NYSE Arca Proposed Rule Change: Options Regulatory Fee Methodology

NYSE Arca has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend its Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) methodology. The proposed change aims to align with other options exchanges by assessing ORF only for options transactions occurring on the Exchange and cleared in the Customer range at The Options Clearing Corporation. The Exchange intends to implement this new methodology by July 1, 2026.

NYSE Proposes Amendments to Rule 8000 and 9000 Series

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has proposed amendments to its Rule 8000 and 9000 Series concerning Security-Based Swap Submissions. This filing initiates the public comment period for these proposed rule changes.

OFAC Sanctions Action Notice

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a notice announcing the placement of one or more individuals on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action blocks all property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction belonging to these individuals, and prohibits U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them.

USMCA Labor Mechanism Dispute Settlement Roster Application Invitation

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is inviting applications for inclusion on the facility-specific rapid response labor mechanism dispute settlement roster under the USMCA. Eligible individuals, including U.S. citizens and nationals of other countries, are encouraged to apply by April 27, 2026.