What this feed shows
This feed lists entities whose ABN status field changed in recent weekly data refreshes. ABN status indicates whether an entity's registration appears active or cancelled on the register.
A status shift from active to cancelled — or the reverse — is often the most significant signal in an ABN record.
How to read these entries
Each entry shows the previous and new status values, the ABN involved, and the date the change was detected. The actual status change at the registry may have occurred at any point during the preceding week.
A detected status change does not by itself confirm business closure, reactivation, or any legal event. It reflects a visible difference between two weekly snapshots. See the ABN Status glossary page and the guide to ABN status for interpretation.
Why these changes matter
ABN status is the primary indicator of whether an entity holds an active registration on the Australian Business Register. When a status shifts from Active to Cancelled, it usually means the entity has ceased operating, been deregistered, or had its ABN withdrawn. The reverse — Cancelled to Active — may indicate reinstatement or a correction at the registry level.
For due-diligence workflows, monitoring ABN status changes helps identify entities that may no longer be trading. Procurement teams, credit assessors, and compliance officers commonly track this field to flag counterparties whose registration status has shifted since the last review.
This page does not confirm legal or compliance status.