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Published Impact Analyses

Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.

National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits—Early Supply) Specification 2026
Aust Gov
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date
30 March 2026

Link to announcement
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00396/latest/text

Problem being addressed
The National Health (Pharmaceutical benefits—early supply) Instrument 2026 removes patient incentives to obtain excess supplies of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines in advance of treatment needs which leads to waste and unused medicines in the community. 

The National Health (Pharmaceutical benefits—early supply) Instrument 2015 (the instrument) was due to sunset on 1 April 2026.

Wagering Advertising Reforms
Aust Gov
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
2 April 2026

Link to announcement 
https://www.pm.gov.au/media/strong-action-tackle-gambling-harms 

Problem being addressed

Gambling related harm is a significant public health concern. Australians lose over $32 billion on legal forms of gambling each year, representing the largest per capita losses in the world (around $1,500) according to the Queensland Treasury’s Australian Gambling Statistics 39th edition. The potential for harm has increased with the proliferation of online wagering sites and betting apps, which have fundamentally changed the way that people gamble.

Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment
Aust Gov
Department of Education
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date

8 August 2024

Link to announcement 

Pay rise for early educators while keeping fees down for families | Ministers' Media Centre

Problem being addressed

Migration Agents Regulations 1998
Aust Gov
Department of Home Affairs
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date
25 February 2026

Link to announcement 
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00118/latest/text

Problem being addressed
The Migration Agents Regulations 1998 (MAR) establish the legislative framework for regulating the provision of immigration assistance in Australia by:

Options to Provide Solar Sharer Offer
Aust Gov
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date 

5 March 2026

Link to announcement  

Competition and Consumer (Industry Code—Electricity Retail) Amendment Regulations 2026 

Problem being addressed 

Australia’s rapid uptake of rooftop solar is materially reshaping electricity demand and price outcomes in the National Electricity Market (NEM). During periods of high solar generation, wholesale prices are increasingly very low or negative. However, many households particularly renters, apartment dwellers and those without Clean Energy Regulator — are unable to directly benefit from this renewable energy surplus. 

Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill: Regulating Premiums
Aust Gov
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date

12 February 2026

Link to announcement 

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r7434 

More transparency and choice for Australian patients | Health, Disability and Ageing Ministers | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Problem being addressed

Qantas Sale Amendment Act 2014 – Post Implementation Review
Aust Gov
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Post Implementation Review (PIR)

Announcement date 
6 March 2014 

Link to announcement  
http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5187  

Addendum - Prohibiting agent commissions for onshore transfers
Aust Gov
Department of Education
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
21 January 2026

Link to announcement
Protecting international students by banning agent commission payments for transfers | Ministers' Media Centre

Problem being addressed

An Impact Analysis exploring three options to strengthen the integrity and quality of the international education sector was published in May 2024: Improving Integrity in the International Education Sector | The Office of Impact Analysis

Improving the water efficiency of commercial ice makers under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme
Aust Gov
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date

11 December 2025

Link to announcement 

Impact Analysis outcome – Improving water efficiency of commercial ice makers | Water Rating

Problem being addressed 

The national stock of commercial ice makers consume a significant quantity of water – over 6.1 GL each year, equivalent to the water used by about 35,000 households. 

Currently, commercial ice makers have no minimum water efficiency requirement and suppliers offer variable information to consumers on water usage. As information is unavailable or is presented in a way that makes it difficult to compare, consumers are rarely aware of product water use or operating costs, representing a market failure. 

Proposal P1060 - Egg Food Safety and Primary Production Requirements
Commonwealth-State
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board approved Proposal P1060 – Egg food safety and Primary Production requirements on 17 September 2025 and on 14 November 2025 at the Food Ministers’ Meeting, Ministers agreed to not seek a review.

Link to announcement 

The announcement can be found in the communiqué of outcomes from the Food Ministers’ Meeting held on 14 November 2025. The approval report and supporting document can be found on the FSANZ web page for Proposal P1060.

Problem being addressed