Independent Review – Department of Employment
On 18 April 2016, the Government introduced a bill to repeal the Road Safety Remuneration Act 2012 and thereby abolish the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal. The changes also allow the Minister to make Rules dealing with transitional matters. The Government’s decision was informed by an independent report, which reviewed the road safety remuneration system. The review was certified by the Department of Employment as meeting the requirements of a Regulation Impact Statement. Under the Australian Government Guide to Regulation, the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) does not assess independent reviews. The Department has estimated average regulatory savings of $444.5 million per annum, which were agreed with the OBPR.
