Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.
Announcement date
25 June 2026
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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.
Announcement date
23 June 2026
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Problem being addressed
Announcement date
1 April 2026
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Australian Immunisation Register Act 2015 - 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.
Announcement date
27 and 31 March 2026
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My Health Records Rules 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
My Health Records Regulations 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Announcement date
30 March 2026
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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
Announcement date
16 March 2026
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ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Problem being addressed
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) proposes to remake the ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2015 (the Clearing Rules) which are due to sunset on 1 April 2026. ASIC proposes to remake the 2015 Rules, in substantially the same form, to continue the operation of Australia’s over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives central clearing regime under Part 7.5A of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act).
Announcement date
12 May 2026
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Tax reform for workers, businesses and future generations
Problem being addressed
Younger Australians are finding it harder than earlier generations to build wealth and buy a home, as house prices have risen much faster than incomes. At the same time, tax concessions on asset income are adding to housing demand and can encourage speculation in existing dwellings, while also weakening the fairness and resilience of the tax system.
Announcement date
12 May 2026
Link to announcement
Budget.gov.au | Budget 2026–27
Problem being addressed
The 2024 Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System (Strategic Review) considered how effective and efficient the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System is in encouraging the take up and completion of apprenticeships, and how it aligns with Australia’s skills needs and the Australian Government’s economic priorities and social equity objectives.
Announcement date
12 May 2026
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Problem being addressed
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS, the Scheme) was established in 2013 to support people with permanent and significant disability. The Scheme provides funding for reasonable and necessary supports to allow people with disability to be independent, and participate in social and economic life.
Announcement Date
12 May 2026
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Problem being addressed