Accounting Standard AASB 1060 for Simplified Disclosures

The Australian Accounting Standards Board has issued Accounting Standard AASB 1060, which introduces simplified disclosure requirements for for-profit and not-for-profit entities classified as Tier 2. This standard aims to reduce the reporting burden for these entities.

Aviation Transport Security Incident Reporting Instrument 2026

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has issued the Aviation Transport Security (Incident Reporting) Instrument 2026, which updates requirements for reporting aviation security incidents. This instrument repeals the previous 2018 version and establishes new guidelines for information that must be included in security and cyber security incident reports.

Biosecurity Port of Sydney Amendment Determination 2026

The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has issued the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Sydney) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Determination 2026. This legislative instrument amends the Biosecurity Act 2015, specifically concerning the Port of Sydney as a first point of entry.

Pookila (New Holland mouse) Recovery Plan Instrument 2026

The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has issued the Pookila (New Holland mouse) Recovery Plan Instrument 2026. This instrument, authorized by the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, establishes a recovery plan for the Pookila species.

Maritime Transport Security Incident Reporting Instrument 2026

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has issued the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security (Incident Reporting) Instrument 2026. This new instrument updates the requirements for reporting maritime and cyber security incidents, replacing the 2018 instrument. It details the specific information and methods required for submitting these reports.

National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 3) 2026

The Australian Department of Health has issued the National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 3) 2026. This amendment revises the minimum stockholding requirements for pharmaceuticals, with changes taking effect on April 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026.

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.