Announcement date
3 May 2026
Link to announcement
Major budget boost means Medicare Urgent Care Clinics here to stay | Prime Minister of Australia
Problem being addressed
Published Impact Analyses
Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.
Aust Gov
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Impact Analysis (IA)
Commonwealth-State
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Impact Analysis (IA)
Announcement date
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board approved Proposal P1056 – Caffeine Review on 10 March 2026 and on 1 May 2026 at the Food Ministers’ Meeting, Ministers agreed to not seek a review.
Link to announcement
The announcement can be found in the communique of outcomes from the Food Ministers’ Meeting held on 1 May 2026. The approval report and supporting documents can be found on the FSANZ web page for Proposal P1056.
Problem being addressed
Aust Gov
Department of Social Services
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines
Annoucement date
19 September 2025
Link to announcement
Social Security (Personal Care Support) (Victorian Transport Accident Compensation Scheme) Determination 2025
Aust Gov
Prime Minister’s Exemption
Due to urgent and unforeseen events related to the supply chain disruptions since the commencement of the conflict in the Middle East the Prime Minister has provided an exemption for the decision to introduce the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Strategic Reserve) Bill 2026 from the need to complete a detailed Impact Analysis, as set out in the Australian Government Policy Impact Analysis Guide.
Aust Gov
Department of Home Affairs
Post Implementation Review (PIR)
Announcement dates
10 December 2020
10 February 2022
16 February 2023
21 February 2023
23 March 2026
Aust Gov
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines
Announcement date
6 March 2026
Link to announcement
National Health (Closing the Gap—PBS Co-payment Program) Special Arrangement 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Problem being addressed
The National Health (Closing the Gap – PBS Co-payment Program) Special Arrangement 2016 instrument provides access to affordable Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines for First Nations people living with, or at risk of, chronic disease, and who in their doctor’s opinion would experience setbacks in the prevention or ongoing management of chronic disease if they did not take their prescribed medicine. Remaking the instrument without significant amendments will ensures eligible First Nations people have access to medicines on the PBS at the concessional rate, or for a concession card holder, free of charge.
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.
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.
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
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: