Australian Government Guide to Policy Impact Analysis
This Guide helps policy makers reflect on how policy can affect people, businesses and community as well as its broader economic and competition impacts. The government’s rigorous approach to policy making seeks to ensure that the costs and benefits of new policy are understood from all angles. The government’s Impact Analysis framework will ensure decision makers are provided with the necessary evidence base to make the decisions that will best support a stronger economy and guarantee the essentials Australians rely on to prosper.
Regulatory Impact Analysis Guide for Ministers’ Meetings and National Standard Setting Bodies update
National Cabinet has agreed to refocus the Impact Analysis requirements that apply to decisions in the Federal Relations Architecture. Proposals coming forward in these fora are no longer required to be finalised with the Office of Impact Analysis unless an Impact Analysis is requested by the relevant decision maker(s). The Office of Impact Analysis is available to discuss the changes and what they mean for policy drafters via our email at helpdesk-OIA@pmc.gov.au
Impact Analysis is important
Impact analysis helps policymakers consider how proposals affect businesses, individuals and community organisations, as well as broader economic and other impacts.
Strong evidence-based impact analysis is a powerful tool when applied intentionally and consistently. The Australian Government’s Policy Impact Analysis Framework ensures that decision makers are supported with the necessary evidence base, and that policy options are well-designed, well-targeted and fit-for-purpose.
To get started, send us a completed Preliminary Assessment form, or a copy of your New Policy Proposal to helpdesk-OIA@pmc.gov.au. Once this has been reviewed, the OIA will promptly advise whether an Impact Analysis (IA) is required.
Watch below to hear Assistant Minister Gorman discuss the importance of the OIA's role in policy making.
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