The Hon Patrick Gorman MP
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
June 2026
The government has improved the Impact Analysis Framework. This will ensure our decisions are informed by the best available analysis and evidence.
The new framework will deliver improved scrutiny of proposals. This will result in faster regulatory advice provided to government as part of the Cabinet process.
This demonstrates our commitment to uplifting the capability of the Australian Public Service to provide analysis on what matters, when it matters. This will mean less work completed by consultants. An agency‑led approach, supported by expertise in the Office of Impact Analysis, will help ensure analysis that is timely, accountable and influential.
We have focused impact analysis on informing significant changes to rules and requirements facing consumers, workers, and businesses. Key changes to regulation need to weigh up any compliance and delay costs with the wider value and benefits to the community.
Impact analysis must demonstrate to businesses, organisations and the community that policies will deliver an overall benefit to Australia. Our commitment to publishing impact analysis remains unchanged.
The framework will assist the government as it works to deliver for Australians.