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Headstone now carries a name after WW2 RAAF pilot is identified
The headstone of the grave of an Australian pilot killed in WW2 now carries his name after a rededication ceremony was held following his official identification. Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Flying Officer Leslie Markland Hough was born in Waverley, […]
Victorian rooming house operators must now keep records proving minimum standards are met
Proof, not promises: what rooming house records must show Since 13 October 2026, all Victorian rooming house operators must keep rooming house records that show their property meets the rooming house minimum standards, according to Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV). The […]
ASIC wants feedback on digital asset platform rules by 27 November
Crypto platforms have until 27 November to respond ASIC has opened consultation on how it plans to regulate digital asset platforms ahead of new laws that commence on 8 April 2027. Consultation Paper 392 was released on 15 October 2026, […]
Higher education providers to fund the National Student Ombudsman through a new levy from 1 January 2027
Providers, not students, will pick up the bill from 1 January 2027 The National Student Ombudsman levy is now law. Parliament passed the National Student Ombudsman Levy Bill 2026 on 15 October 2026, and from 1 January 2027 a levy […]
Deeming rates rose to 1.75% and 3.75% on 20 September
Your savings are now assumed to earn more The deeming rates that Services Australia uses to assess income-tested payments went up on 20 September 2026. The lower rate rose from 1.25% to 1.75%, and the higher rate rose from 3.25% […]
DAFF releases import risk review for avian material in aquaculture feed
An aquaculture feed import review has been finalised by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). The final report, released on 6 October 2026, looks at imported feed made with avian material and recommends an additional heat treatment step […]
Port of Melbourne biosecurity entry points updated
A new biosecurity entry point at Yarraville The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has varied the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Melbourne) Determination 2019, which sets out the designated biosecurity entry points at the port. The department published […]
ATO to keep taking credit cards until 30 June 2027 after ban delayed
The ATO will keep accepting credit card payments until 30 June 2027 after the Government delayed a planned ban.
Red-light speed camera back on at Baulkham Hills from 20 October
A red-light speed camera is back at Windsor Road and Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills, from 20 October 2026, in warning mode first.
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