First published
15 December 2022
Announcement date
8 December 2022
Link to announcement
Media statement: Labor’s Nature Positive Plan: better for the environment, better for business | Ministers (dcceew.gov.au)
Problem being addressed
Published impact analyses
Published impact analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, ministerial forums and national standard setting bodies.
Aust Gov
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Certified Independent Review
Aust Gov
Department of Defence
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines
Announcement date
7 August 2026
Link to announcement
Woomera Prohibited Area Rules 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Problem being addressed
The Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA), is a critical site used for the testing of advanced and emerging defence capabilities. It is also a place of national significance for Aboriginal cultural heritage, and home to pastoral and mining operations, while also hosting significant scientific and environmental research, prospecting and tourism.
Enhancing consumer protections for SMSF establishments, and Realignment of the SMSF supervisory levy
Aust Gov
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)
Announcement date
19 August 2026
Link to announcement
Protecting Consumers and the Promise of Superannuation in an Evolving Financial Ecosystem
Aust Gov
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)
Announcement date
19 August 2026
Link to announcement
Protecting Consumers and the Promise of Superannuation in an Evolving Financial Ecosystem
Aust Gov
Department of Home Affairs
Impact Analysis (IA)
Announcement date
16 June 2026
Link to announcement
https://www.cisc.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1412
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00701/asmade/text
Problem being addressed
An Impact Analysis prepared by the Department of Home Affairs exploring options to manage risk for critical infrastructure asset classes was published in February 2023: Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program I The office of Impact Analysis
Aust Gov
Department of Education
Impact Analysis (IA)
Announcement date
25 June 2026
Link to announcement
https://ministers.education.gov.au/clare/albanese-government-introduces-legislation-open-doors-opportunity-getting-more-australians
Problem being addressed
In 2023, the Australian Universities Accord panel conducted a systematic review of the higher education system (the Accord Review). The Accord found that significant changes to the system are needed to produce the skills, knowledge and intellectual ambition to meet Australia’s current and emerging social, economic and environmental challenges.
Aust Gov
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Impact Analysis Equivalent
Announcement date
23 June 2026
Link to announcement
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Provider Registration and Practice Standards) Amendment (Consequential Amendment) Rules 2026
Aust Gov
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines
Announcement date
1 April 2026
Link to announcement
Australian Immunisation Register Rules 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Problem being addressed
The Australian Immunisation Register Rule 2015 (the instrument) sets out requirements for recognised vaccinations providers to report prescribed vaccinations to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The instrument also defines prescribed bodies and outlines the circumstances under which these bodies may access AIR information for approved purposes.
The instrument was due to sunset on 1 April 2026.
Aust Gov
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines
Announcement date
27 and 31 March 2026
Link to announcement
My Health Records Rules 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
My Health Records Regulations 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Aust Gov
Department of Social Services
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines
Announcement date
30 March 2026
Link to announcement
Social Security and Student Assistance (Student Start-up Loan Debts and ABSTUDY Student Start-up Loan Overpayments) Determination 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Problem being addressed