Impact analysis is important
Impact analysis helps policymakers consider how proposals affect people, businesses and community organisations. It also looks at wider economic and other social impacts.
Strong evidence-based impact analysis is a powerful tool when applied purposefully and consistently. The Australian Government Impact Analysis Framework helps decision-makers get the evidence they need to ensure policy options are well-designed, well-targeted and fit-for-purpose.
For support with impact analysis contact the Office of Impact Analysis (OIA) via helpdesk-OIA@pmc.gov.au
Minister's message
Assistant Minister Gorman discusses the importance of the OIA's role in policy making.
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Quality evidence based policy has a long lasting impact on all of us, on the people we love and the services we rely on.
Creating life changing, nation building policy is no easy task, so we are fortunate to have the Office of Impact Analysis to help unpick the complexity.
The Office of Impact Analysis sits right at the heart of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and at the centre of policy making in the APS. The team helps across the Australian Public Service look at the impact of their policy proposals from all possible angles, then make clear recommendations to help government choose the best path forward.
Bringing a transparent approach to policy development and a laser like focus on impact, I encourage you to explore the site and materials to learn more about impact analysis and how it can help you and help all Australians.
Australian Government Impact Analysis Framework
The Australian Government Impact Analysis Framework outlines the requirements and best practice for impact analysis to help ensure policy decisions are informed by the best available analysis and evidence.
Access the Australian Government Impact Analysis Framework
Regulatory Impact Analysis Guide for Ministers’ Meetings and National Standard Setting Bodies update
Ministers’ meetings and other inter-governmental bodies facilitate cooperation, consultation and decision making between the Australian, state, territory and local governments in specific policy areas. These bodies jointly initiate, develop and monitor policy reform in their areas of responsibility. They aim to resolve cross-jurisdictional issues arising between governments. The Office of Impact Analysis is available to support regulatory impact analysis under this framework.