COAG Decision Regulation Impact Statement – Council of Australian Governments
On 2 May 2016, the Australian Government added four toxic chemicals to a revised voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern. The voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern promotes effective chemical security management practices. Businesses are encouraged to consider their specific context and integrate the Code into existing practices, policies and procedures. The Code provides advice for workplaces that handle 15 high-risk chemicals. It contains practical security tips including:
- how to make sure the people in your workplace can be trusted with chemicals of security concern
- how to keep your chemicals physically secure
- how to detect and report suspicious behaviour to the National Security Hotline
- where to go for more information.
The Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department coordinated the development of a Regulation Impact Statement that was provided to the Australian Government’s Attorney-General and relevant state and territory ministers for a decision. The RIS was assessed as compliant by the Office of Best Practice Regulation under the Council of Australian Government’s RIS requirements.
