Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.
Announcement date
12 May 2026
Link to announcement
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
Link to Announcement
Problem being addressed
Announcement Date
12 May 2026
Link to Announcement
Budget.gov.au | Budget 2026–27
Problem being addressed
Private Health Insurance (PHI) is relied upon by 15.4 million people in Australia to help them access healthcare and contributes to the overall sustainability of the Australia’s health system. Strong PHI participation amongst the young and healthy, particularly given the increasing age of the population, facilitated through targeted incentives and consumer safeguards, is critical to PHI affordability and takes pressure off the public health system.
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
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
Annoucement date
19 September 2025
Link to announcement
Social Security (Personal Care Support) (Victorian Transport Accident Compensation Scheme) Determination 2025
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.
Announcement dates
10 December 2020
10 February 2022
16 February 2023
21 February 2023
23 March 2026
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.
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.