Checking if a policy proposal requires Impact Analysis

Contact OIA when starting to draft a new policy proposal (NPP) to find out if an Impact Analysis is needed.

All policy areas must complete a level of impact analysis, but OIA decides if an Impact Analysis is needed.

Required information

You will need to complete a preliminary assessment or supply information in another format, such as a draft policy proposal.

Information that must be provided to help OIA decide if an Impact Analysis is required includes:

• overview of the policy problem
• objectives of Government intervention
• when policy will be publicly announced or introduced into legislation
• Identifying the decision maker, such as but not limited to the Prime Minister, Cabinet, Expenditure Review Committee, or your Minister.
• options available to Government, and
• general description of the impacts to businesses, community organisations and individuals.

Contact us for more information

Via email:  helpdesk-OIA@pmc.gov.au
By phone: 02 6271 6270